Fund Accountant Full time Permanent Belfast Salary 45 k Hybrid Inclusion IQ are delighted to support our Global client who operates within the Financial Services industry as they seek to appoint a full time permanent Fund Accountant to join their Belfast team. The successful applicant will join a knowledgeable, committed, and professional team however, due to continual acquisitions and ambitious growth plans, there are always further opportunities within the business to grow and develop within your professional career. If you are a fully qualified accountant looking for career growth, you can progress into the funds and investment industry due to your strong financial expertise. Role Successful Candidate will join our dynamic team and will be responsible for the planning and preparation of financial reports for a portfolio of funds. They will ensure that reporting deadlines are met and that client accounting requirements comply with contractual obligations. Main Responsibilities Understand the entities within the fund structure, including their transactions and reporting requirements. Maintain a process to ensure timely delivery of financial reports and accounts for allocated portfolios. Apply current accounting standards (UK GAAP, IFRS, or US GAAP) and best practices to the accounts production process. Establish reporting procedures for new funds and entities based on fund documents and client requirements. Support the administration team in ensuring timely and accurate bookkeeping arising from transactions. Calculate Net Asset Values according to individual funds requirements. Liaise with clients and professional advisers to agree on production timetables for accounts. Attend board and client meetings to present accounts and discuss accounting matters. Coordinate with auditors to ensure timely completion of audits for funds and related entities. Meet regulatory and statutory reporting requirements. Adhere to and develop Ocorians policies and procedures within the accounts team. Attend client meetings to advise on administrative matters and ensure board requests are fulfilled. Perform any other duties reasonably required for the role. Qualifications 2 years ACCA or ACA qualified Excellent presentation, written, and verbal communication skills High attention to detail Excellent organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage expectations and prioritise tasks Advanced Excel and strong IT skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Why this role? Hybrid working policy Flexible working hours Generous company pension scheme Private medical insurance 35 days annual leave Company events Exceptional health and well-being initiatives