Trainee Fund Accountant
About this role
At Aztec, we’re committed to building and nurturing a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to grow. We know that different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences strengthen our business and we welcome applications from all individuals. So, if your experience doesn’t exactly match with every part of the job description, but you are excited about the role, we would still like to hear from you. If you are passionate, curious, innovative and data driven, you could still be a good fit.
About the role:
Reports to Financial Reporting Manager
The purpose of this position is to assist with the routine day-to-day accounting of fund structures under the direction of a Financial Reporting Manager.
Key responsibilities:
+ Assist with all aspects of the bookkeeping of funds, management companies and associated fund structures
+ Assist with all aspects of accounting matters, including the preparation, reconciliation and proofing of investor reports, statutory financial statements and ad hoc investor requests
+ Assist with the completion of routine audit queries
+ Prepare periodic bank reconciliations and provide or source supporting documentation evidencing transactions
+ Maintain accurate records on eFront and Microsoft Excel working paper schedules for all aspects of bookkeeping
+ Assist in the preparation and reconciliation of periodic direct and indirect tax returns
Skills, knowledge, expertise:
+ The candidate should have a desire to study towards a relevant professional qualification (supported by the Aztec Group)
+ Sound technical financial services knowledge (to be supported through the Aztec Academy)
+ Computer literacy and interpersonal skills are essential
We understand that everyone has different needs, and that’s why our employee package includes a variety of benefits. In addition to a competitive salary, here are some examples of the benefits that we may offer for our permanent roles:
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- Flexible, hybrid working
- Ability to work abroad for up to 3 weeks per annum
- Generous holiday allowance
- Pension scheme
- Private medical insurance, including eye care
- Life assurance (death in service and critical illness benefit)
- Worldwide travel insurance
- Health and wellbeing programmes
- On-site parking
Company at a glance
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.
Top Benefits
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- Flexible, hybrid working
- Ability to work abroad for up to 3 weeks per annum
- Generous holiday allowance
- Pension scheme
- Private medical insurance
- Eye care
- Life assurance
- Critical illness benefit
- Worldwide travel insurance
- Health and wellbeing programmes
- On-site parking
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