An exciting opportunity has arisen to join an international fund administration firm in the heart of Central London as a Fund Accountant. The candidate should be a part-qualified (preferably towards finalist level) accountant with experience in the funds/financial services industry.

Client Details

An international fund administrator and constituent of the FTSE 250 index.

Description

Key Responsibilities of the Accountant

• Be responsible for managing a portfolio of divisional clients including all aspects of accounting and reporting;

• Provide day to day financial reporting and fund accounting services in accordance with GAAP (IFRS/UK GAAP) ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures. To include management accounts, NAV production, capital statements and annual statutory accounts for a portfolio of clients;

• Ensure client responsibilities are managed effectively and to agreed client, best practice, regulatory and statutory deadlines;

• Work closely with internal teams to ensure accounting records are accurate and included within accountancy ledgers;

• Preparation and implementation of entity customer specific procedures in relation to the accounting and reporting requirements;

• Prepare/Review of accounting files for audit and run with audit process;

• Manage client relationships, providing quality and responsive service to clients.

• Liaising with third parties such as lawyers, auditors, bankers and investment managers as required.

• Preparation and bookkeeping of monthly, quarterly, annual, accounts.

• Preparation of NAV.

• Preparation of annual statutory financials statements;

• Preparation/Review of other reporting required for clients.

• Assisting with and running audits.

Profile

Skills/expereince required of the Accountant:

• Part-Qualified ACCA, ACA, CIMA (or equivalent) qualification preferably towards finalist level.

• Excellent communication and organisation skills

• Experience in the funds/financial services industry )

• Strong knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP

• Motivated and driven.

Job Offer

Salary is flexible for the suitable candidate. Looking to pay between £40,000-£50,000 with a comprehensive benefits package.