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Senior Fund Accountant - Private Equity
full-timeSouthampton

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Location

Southampton

Type

full-time

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About this role

At Aztec, we provide talented and dynamic individuals with the opportunity to build a rewarding career.

We’re an ambitious company, committed to building long-term partnerships with our clients and delivering operational excellence at every stage of their fund’s lifecycle. 

Our culture is what makes us a standout place to work. Our people are at the heart of our business: putting clients first; delivering service excellence; working as one team; building lasting connections and embodying our values and purpose. 

Join our journey and discover what makes us the bright alternative.

About the role:
 

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.

What you'll be doing

  • Bookkeep a complex range of funds, management companies and associated fund structures and liaise with clients and intermediaries

  • Work directly with the client to help test and improve the investor quarterly reports and year end accounts 

  • 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 Investran 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

Skills, knowledge, expertise:

  • The candidate will be expected to be at least part-qualified with a relevant professional qualification (preferably ACCA or ACA)

  • 3+ years Fund Accounting experience is essential

  • Experience of the preparation of statutory financial statements is required

  • Experience of reviewing statutory accounts is desirable

  • Competent computer literacy and excellent communciation 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 professional qualifications to enhance your professional development. You will need to be quick to learn new systems and great with people, as close working relationships between our colleagues and clients is at the heart of what we do.

Aztec will provide the training, both in-house for relevant technical knowledge and also professional qualifications to enhance your professional development. You will need to be quick to learn new systems and great with people, as close working relationships between our colleagues and clients is at the heart of what we do.

Other facts

Tech stack
Fund Accounting,Statutory Financial Statements,Client Liaison,Bookkeeping,Reconciliation,Audit Queries,Investran,Microsoft Excel,Communication Skills,Mentoring,Coaching,Attention to Detail,Problem Solving,Teamwork,Time Management,Adaptability

About Aztec Group

Aztec Group delivers award-winning fund and corporate services to the alternative assets industry from key onshore and offshore jurisdictions in Guernsey, Jersey, Luxembourg, Ireland, the United States and the United Kingdom.

Renowned for its long-term partnership approach, the Group partners with some of the leading alternative assets fund managers across Europe administering over 440 funds with more than EUR 600 billion under administration.

Numerous client testimonials, unrivalled client retention rate and multiple leading industry awards are a few testaments to the Group’s dedication to service excellence and the reason why it is recognised as the bright alternative in alternative assets industry.

Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees
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Industry: Financial Services
Founding Year: 2001

What you'll do

  • The Senior Fund Accountant will manage the day-to-day accounting of fund structures and liaise with clients to improve investor reports. Responsibilities include preparing financial statements, handling audit queries, and mentoring junior staff.

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What does a Senior Fund Accountant - Private Equity do at Aztec Group?

As a Senior Fund Accountant - Private Equity at Aztec Group, you will: the Senior Fund Accountant will manage the day-to-day accounting of fund structures and liaise with clients to improve investor reports. Responsibilities include preparing financial statements, handling audit queries, and mentoring junior staff..

Why join Aztec Group as a Senior Fund Accountant - Private Equity?

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