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.
Key responsibilities:
1. Bookkeep a complex range of funds, management companies and associated fund structures and liaise with clients and intermediaries
2. 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
3. Deal with the completion of routine audit queries
4. Prepare periodic bank reconciliations and provide supporting documentation evidencing transactions are completed within a robust control environment
5. Maintain accurate records on eFront and Microsoft Excel working paper schedules for all aspects of accounting
6. Ensure accurate and timely payment of invoices and other payments
7. Act as a mentor to junior staff under the supervision of senior staff
Skills, knowledge, expertise:
8. 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)
9. A pre-requisite is for the candidate to have experience of the preparation of statutory financial statements
10. Experience of reviewing statutory accounts is desirable
11. Sound technical financial services knowledge (to be supported through the Aztec Academy)
12. Computer literacy skills are essential
13. 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.
Who are we?
Aztec Group has come a long way since first opening its doors in Jersey back in 2001. Our size and reach may have changed, but one thing that hasn’t is our identity – we’re proud to be a truly independent, owner-managed business that puts our people and clients at the centre of everything we do.
We understand that everyone will put value on different things and that’s why our employee package includes a variety of benefits. Here are some of the core benefits for all our people:
14. Competitive salary
15. Discretionary bonus scheme
16. Flexible, hybrid working
17. Generous holiday allowance
18. Pension scheme
19. Private medical insurance, including eye care
20. Permanent health insurance
21. Life assurance (death in service and critical illness benefit)
22. Worldwide travel insurance
23. Ability to work abroad for up to 3 weeks per annum
24. Regular social events
25. Health and wellbeing programmes
26. On-site parking
27. Significant investment into your personal and professional development