Purpose of the role:
To assist with the routine day-to-day accounting and administration of a variety of corporate entities and trusts, acting as Special Purpose Vehicles within fund structures, under the direction of a Financial Reporting Manager.
Responsibilities:
- Complete all aspects of the accounting of corporate entities and trusts including bookkeeping, interim and annual accounts preparation and ad-hoc reporting and liaise with clients as necessary
- Deal with routine audit queries
- Assist with some aspects of company secretarial matters including the preparation of filings for Companies’ House and other regulatory bodies
- Assist with training of Trainee Accountants and Corporate Accountants
- Act as a mentor to junior staff
- Establish good working relationships with clients
- Undertake routine office and clerical tasks where necessary
- Maintain accurate client records within Viewpoint and other company systems
Skills required:
- Bachelor or Master Degree in Accounting or Finance
- At least 3 to 5 years of previous experience as an experienced Fund Accountant
- You will be expected to be studying towards a relevant professional qualification (preferably having commenced ACCA Professional level or ACA Advanced level)
- Sound technical financial services knowledge
- Computer literacy skills are essential