Senior Fund Accountant

Guernsey
Permanent
Full-time

2 months ago

Reports to Financial Reporting ManagerAs part of our Private Equity team, you will carry out routine day-to-day accounting of fund structures under the direction of a Financial Reporting Manager.Key responsibilities:

Bookkeep a complex range of funds, management companies and associated fund structures and liaise with clients and intermediaries as necessary
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 adhoc investor queries
Deal with the completion of routine audit queries
Prepare periodic bank reconciliations and provide supporting documentation evidencing transactions
Maintain accurate records on eFront and Microsoft Excel working paper schedules for all aspects of accounting
Deal with the preparation and reconciliation of periodic direct and indirect tax returns
Act as a mentor to junior staff under the supervision of senior staff

Skills, knowledge, expertise:

3 + years of relevant experience in a fund administration or financial services environment
Exposure to Private Equity and fund administration, ideally in the Channel Islands
The candidate will be expected to be part qualified with a relevant professional qualification (preferably having commenced ACCA Professional level or ACA Advanced level, or equivalent)
Sound technical financial services knowledge (to be supported through the Aztec Academy)
Computer literacy skills are essential
Very good interpersonal skills are required to develop 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 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:

Competitive salary
Discretionary bonus scheme
Flexible, hybrid working
Generous holiday allowance
Pension scheme
Private medical insurance, including eye care
Health care cash plan
Life assurance (death in service and critical illness benefit)
Worldwide travel insurance
Ability to work abroad for up to 3 weeks per annum
Regular social events
Health and wellbeing programmes
On-site parking
Significant investment into your personal and professional development

We will provide the training, both in house for relevant technical knowledge and also professional qualifications to enhance your professional development and ability to provide sound accountancy services. 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.

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