The client who is a long established and reputable company who offer long term career growth and a rewarding working environment where you can make a real impact, they are looking for a Fund Accountant. The Accountant will be responsible on a daily basis for preparing and reviewing the accounting of all transactions and prepare the NAV calculations for a number of funds and corporate entities in our current portfolio as well as be involved in setting-up and servicing new clients.

Role and Responsibilities

• Daily direct reporting to Fund Accounting Manager in relation to preparation and review of NAV calculations and financial reporting
• Perform quality and compliance assurance checks on information received, to external and independent sources and in accordance with regulatory requirements
• Ensure all deliverables are completed within deadlines and controls are evidenced
• Process invoices and payments in accordance with our remit and in a timely manner
• Prepare daily bank reconciliations
• Intercompany, assets and investments reconciliations on a monthly basis
• Prepare and present monthly cashflow reports, KPI reports and other investment reporting as requested for monthly/quarterly meetings for the funds’ investment strategy committees and board of directors
• Liaise with the shareholders services team in relation to subscriptions and redemptions and related charges and commissions
• Assist the shareholder and compliance services team with preparation of dealing summaries, monthly statements, contract notes, share register updating and any client acceptance and due diligence procedures.
• Prepare and present financial statements
• Assist with the smooth completion of annual audits including finalisation of all financial statements prior to review by the external auditors to ensure completeness and accuracy
• Provide exceptional client service by building strong relationships with our clients (fund managers, fund directors, promoters, brokers, custodians, intermediaries and other third parties)
• Develop strong knowledge of the client’s operations, underlying asset classes and hedging mechanisms

Qualifications & Requirements

• ACA or ACCA qualified or part-qualified
• 2 years work experience in a Fund accounting environment is essential
• Excellent MS Excel and strong MS Office required
• Strong organisational skills, ability to manage and track multiple tasks and deliverables simultaneously
• Excellent interpersonal, client relationship and communication (written and verbal) skills.

Salary based on experience plus package