A small independent trust and fund business is seeking a qualified or part qualified ACCA or ACA Fund Accountant to join their team to undertake bookkeeping, accounting and reporting for a portfolio of funds.
They will also provide cover and support for other accountants and fund administrators.
Bookkeeping, accounting and reporting duties include:
- Prepare/review call and distribution notices and send these notices to investors
- Bank reconciliations
- Custody reconciliations
- Bookkeeping of all transactions of the Fund
- Produce quarterly unaudited management accounts and annual audited accounts in accordance with IFRS
- Review quarterly unaudited management accounts and annual audited accounts prepared by other accountants in accordance with IFRS
- Control and monitor the bookkeeping process and take ownership of the ledgers
- Prepare carried interest and other calculations in accordance with the fund documentation
- Calculate and monitor capital adequacy of licensed entities in accordance with regulations
The following qualities/skills will be expected:
- Ability to consistently work accurately under pressure
- Advanced Excel skills
- Prior practical accounting experience in a financial institution or professional services firm
- Ability to effectively communicate with clients and colleagues on a day to day basis
- Be a team player
