1. Gain experience in financial services by working for a financial institution
2. £40k - £50k Junior Fund Accounting role
About Our Client
The firm is a specialist, investment-led, active fund manager who strives to be an investment leader.
Job Description
The Junior Fund Accountant will be responsible for all aspects of day-to-day fund reconciliation and fund accounting for all product. This includes ensuring accurate and timely reporting of fund data and performance in line with GIPS standards.
3. Responsible for the day-to-day fund accounting for all fund ranges.
4. Reconcile various accounts or reviewing of stock & cash reconciliations.
5. Identify exceptions and problems affecting accounting records such as corporate actions and prices and assist in their resolution.
6. Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records.
7. Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements related to fund accounting.
8. Assist in month end reporting which includes collation, preparation, and distribution of monthly reports.
9. Assist fund accounting year end close process for all fund ranges produced by the official administrators.
10. Work closely with other teams within the organization, including investment, operations, and legal, to ensure that all fund-related activities are properly coordinated and executed.
11. Develop and maintain relationships with external service providers, such as auditors and official administrators.
12. Assist monitoring and reporting fund expenses and revenue, including fee calculations and billing.
13. Develop and implement policies and procedures related to fund accounting.
The Successful Applicant
Qualifications, Experience and Skills Experience/Qualifications
14. Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in fund accounting or related field
15. Bachelor's degree preferred.
16. Part qualified or other relevant professional certification preferred. The candidate must be actively studying for their CIMA or ACCA or ACA Qualification.
Required skills
17. Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal
18. Delivery focused with excellent organisation and time management.
19. Strong attention to detail and highly numerate.
20. Strong drive to reach solutions to various operational problems arising.
21. Team oriented but with the ability to use own initiative
Knowledge
22. Understanding of financial products and instruments and their accounting.
23. General awareness of the asset management industry including asset classes, investor types, distribution channels, fund and regulatory structures, the competitor landscape and collective investment products.
What's on Offer
Company benefits