Senior Fund Accountant - Private Equity

at  Aztec Group

REPORTS TO FINANCIAL REPORTING MANAGER

With continued growth across the Aztec Group, we’re always on the lookout for bright individuals to join our journey and help support current and future business needs. We are confident that we can provide you with a challenging career which offers exceptional learning and development opportunities combined with progression.
The purpose of this position is to carry out routine day-to-day accounting of fund structures under the direction of a Financial Reporting Manager.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EXPERTISE:

• The candidate will be expected to be at least part-qualified with a relevant professional qualification (preferably having commenced ACCA Professional level or ACA Advanced level)
• A pre-requisite is for the candidate to have experience of the preparation of statutory financial statements
• Experience of reviewing statutory accounts is desirable
• Sound technical financial services knowledge (to be supported through the Aztec Academy)
• Computer literacy skills are essential
• Previous coaching/mentoring of junior staff would be beneficial
  We will provide the training, both in-house for relevant technical knowledge and also for professional qualifications to enhance your ability to provide sound accountancy services. You will need to be quick to learn new systems and great with people, as we value close working relationships with colleagues, clients and business contacts.

• Bookkeep a complex range of funds, management companies and associated fund structures and liaise with clients and intermediaries
• Complete all aspects of accounting matters for a portfolio of fund structures, including the preparation, reconciliation and proofing of investor reports, statutory financial statements, and ad hoc investor queries
• Deal with the completion of routine audit queries
• Prepare periodic bank reconciliations and provide supporting documentation evidencing transactions are completed within a robust control environment
• Maintain accurate records on eFront and Microsoft Excel working paper schedules for all aspects of accounting
• Ensure accurate and timely payment of invoices and other payments
• Act as a mentor to junior staff under the supervision of senior staff