Assistant Fund Accountant at Ocorian

, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Accounting Skills, Technical Accounting Knowledge, Presentational Skills, Written Communication, Verbal Communication, Attention To Detail, Organizational Skills, Planning Skills, Excel Skills, IT Skills, Professionalism, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement, Flexibility

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Company Description Fund services | Corporate | Capital markets | Private client | Regulatory & Compliance We help clients succeed by unlocking new value through expertise, trust and scale. We deliver solutions that solve complex challenges faced by asset managers, financial institutions, corporates, high net-worth individuals and family offices. With a curious mindset, we ask the right questions to get to the right solution, faster. We collaborate to win together, sharing successes and shaping the future of our global business. Our culture of support and recognition provides the tools and opportunities for you to grow, while unlocking the most value for our clients and making your mark with Ocorian. Expertise: We deliver specialist, tech-enabled solutions for our clients grounded on deep industry expertise. Trust: We’re a trusted partner to over 8,000 clients globally. We are proud to have long-lasting partnerships with our clients. Scale: With more than 1,500 colleagues, we operate across 20+ countries, our scale enables us to support our clients globally and locally, providing a seamless client experience across borders and service lines. What’s In It For You Competitive salary We are globally hybrid Flexible working hours Job Description Purpose of the job Responsible for the planning and preparation of financial reports for a portfolio of funds, ensuring reporting deadlines are met and the delivery of client accounting requirements are in compliance with Ocorian’s contractual obligations Main Responsibilities Develop an understanding of all entities within the fund structure, the nature of their transactions and reporting requirements. Develop and maintain a process to ensure the timely delivery of client accounting requirements in relation to financial reports and accounts for all entities in allocated portfolio. Ensure that current accounting standards (UK GAAP or IFRS) and best practice principles are applied to the accounts production process and kept current as such standards and principles develop. Establish reporting procedures for new funds and other entities based on fund documents and client reporting requirements. Provide guidance and support to administration team to ensure that the bookkeeping arising from transactions is performed in a timely and accurate manner. Calculate Net Asset Values in accordance with individual fund requirements. Liaise with clients and other professional advisers to agree timetables for the production of accounts. Attend client meetings to discuss accounts and related matters. Liaise with auditors to ensure the timely completion of audits for fund and fund related entities. Ensure that regulatory and statutory reporting requirements are met. Ensure Ocorian’s policies and procedures are used and adhered to within the accounts team and contribute to the continuing development of those policies and procedures. Any other such duties that might be reasonably required for this role. LI-JM1 #LI-Hybrid Qualifications The role would suit a recently qualified Accountant with: Solid and pragmatic accounting skills and technical accounting knowledge Excellent presentational, written and verbal communication skills Meticulous attention to detail Excellent organisational and planning skills including managing expectations which will include determining that which is important versus that which is urgent Advanced Excel skills and strong IT skills Professionalism and ability to win the respect of clients Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team Ability to interact with colleagues at all levels The drive to make continuous improvements Flexibility to adapt as the role develops Additional Information Our Values All staff are expected to embody our core values that underpin everything that we do and that reflect the skills and behaviours we all need to be successful. These are: We are CLIENT CENTRIC – Clients are at the centre of our world, and we’re committed to providing expertise and specialist solutions to meet their most complex challenges. We are AMBITIOUS – We aim high. We think and act globally, seizing every opportunity to delight our clients and support our colleagues - wherever in the world they may be. We are AGILE – We act on our initiative to get things done for our clients. Our independence gives us the flexibility and freedom to keep things simple, efficient and effective. We are COLLABORATIVE – With a curious mindset, we ask the right questions to get to the right solution, for our clients faster. We collaborate to win together and share our successes. We are ETHICAL – We behave with integrity at all times and assume positive intent, building trust through responsible actions and honest relationships. Please let us know if there’s anything we can do to make the process easier for you. You can reach us at [email protected]. We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Fund Accountant is responsible for planning and preparing financial reports for a portfolio of funds, ensuring compliance with reporting deadlines and client accounting requirements. This includes developing an understanding of fund structures, establishing reporting procedures, and liaising with clients and auditors.