Fund Accountant – Private Equity

Reports to the 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. This is a great opportunity for someone with some relevant work experience, and who has ideally started their professional qualifications, to join a progressive employer that can provide you with a challenging career and exceptional learning and development opportunities!

This highly numerical position will see you carry out routine day-to-day administration and accounting of fund structures under the direction of a Financial Reporting Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with all aspects day-to-day administration and accounting matters such as calls and distributions, quarterly valuations, monthly and quarterly investor reporting and annual financial statement preparation
• Bookkeep all day-to-day operations of a variety of fund structures
• Prepare periodic bank reconciliations and provide supporting documentation evidencing transactions
• Assist with the completion of routine audit queries
• Build relationships with key client contacts
• Maintain accurate records on eFront for all aspects of bookkeeping
• Assist and support the induction, integration and training of trainee staff

Skills, knowledge, expertise:

• The candidate will be expected to be studying towards a relevant professional qualification (preferably having commenced ACCA or ACA)
• 2+ years of relevant experience, ideally in a Financial Services setting
• Some 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
• You are required to hold full Guernsey working rights. Unfortunately, we are not able to consider candidates based overseas for this position

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
• Permanent health insurance
• 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. 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.

Trainee Client Manager

The Role

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Client Support Services Provider to join our Guernsey based insurance management team. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to contribute to growth in an international risk and insurance environment as part of the Willis Towers Watson Group.

Principal Duties/Responsibilities

• Under direction of Account Director contribute to management of a portfolio of (re)insurance companies as part of the service team.
• Maintaining an on-going relationship with assigned clients and gaining an understanding of the clients’ business and industry.
• Relationship management with owner/parent company, insurance regulator, directors, auditors, actuaries, bankers, tax advisers etc.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Responsible for production of financial and management information.

Specific account management activities:

• Preparation of Management Accounts, and any other ad hoc reports and budgets, forecasts etc. in a format prescribed by our clients.
• Preparation and timely filing of all regulatory and statistical reporting requirements
• Preparation of client companies’ year-end financial statements and liaising with external auditors.
• Monitoring and ensuring that each company complies with Guernsey Company Law.
• Cash management and reconciliation in accordance with instructions provided by the Board, including liaison with the company’s banks and investment managers and the production of appropriate reports.
• Liaise with client service team to coordinate client board meetings.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

• Advantageous: Working towards a professional Accounting Qualification (ACA/ACCA; CAT/AAT etc.), but not essential
• Advantageous: Bookkeeping experience
• Advantageous: Experience of Guernsey Regulatory environment
• Advantageous: Experience of (re)insurance accounting preparation
• Advantageous: Knowledge of captive insurance industry

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent oral/written communication skills
• Professional outlook
• Team player
• Positive attitude
• Organised
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Ability to work to tight deadlines, producing high quality deliverables

Senior Manager, Fund and Corporate Accounting - Jersey

Our private wealth and corporate & funds teams work with our clients and their advisers, delivering an efficient, informed and personal service. We operate a fast-paced and rewarding environment with opportunities to service a variety of international clients across all asset classes.

Job summary:

This role leads the client accounting function for fund and corporate services, translating business strategy into operational plans and ensuring consistent, high-quality financial reporting. The position involves building, developing and managing accounting teams, standardizing processes ensuring our core accounting software is implemented and developed to suit client and business requirements and serving as a technical expert across jurisdictions. The role holder will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team across multiple jurisdictions to develop and implement accounting policies and procedures to ensure client entities are compliant with all accounting requirements.

Job accountabilities:

• Work closely with the Head of Client Accounting to build a strong Fund and Corporate Client Accounting function across the Group.
• Translates business segment strategy into functional plans and guides their execution.
• Accountable for results which impact the entire client accounting function for the Funds and Corporate business line.
• Understand the requirements of clients across the Group.
• Directs the application of existing principles and guides development of new policies and ideas across the client accounting functional area.
• Ensure that processes and procedures are designed and implemented to increase efficiencies and provide group wide consistency.
• Design, develop and implement Allvue system and reporting to meet clients reporting requirement in an efficient manner.
• To provide leadership and direction to Fund and Corporate client accounting teams to maximise efficiency without compromising on the quality of reporting to clients.
• To provide training across the Fund and Corporate client accounting teams in respect of new policies and procedures.
• To be a technical point of contact for all Fund and Corporate client accounting teams.

Minimum education and experience:

• Professional, management, or technical qualification if relevant for the role, or equivalent by experience; and significant business experience at a senior level.
• Holds a professional accounting qualification (ACCA, ICAEW)
• Minimum 8 years post qualification experience within a multi disciplinary Fiduciary service provider.

Required skills:

• Strong ability to lead teams of specialists and generalists with significant persuasion and communication skills.
• Ability to set and promote the correct organisational culture and values and act as a figure head/business advocate for the path forward.
• Deep knowledge of policies, procedure, regulations and legislation in operational area, and up to date knowledge of external issues (legislative, regulatory, best practice standards, etc.) that affect client servicing area in order to be able to affect change in the business in line with the industry standards.
• Able to influence across jurisdictions for the benefit of the business.
• Proficiency in Allvue or similar fund accounting software, with a demonstrated ability to configure and enhance system functionality to meet evolving business and client requirements.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Strong presentation skills with the ability to effectively contribute to business development pitches and articulate technical concepts to prospective clients
• Excellent quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to apply those skills to resolve client requirements.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills along with the ability to tackle multiple workstreams while meeting tight deadlines.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with a desire to identify opportunities and take ownership for implementing improvements.

Supervising Accountant, Accounting & Control - Guernsey

This role is responsible for providing support to the Central Finance department with a focus on accounting, financial reporting, and analysis. The Accountant will ensure accurate and timely processing of financial transactions, maintain the general ledger, and provide analysis to support decision-making.

Job Accountabilities:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in compliance with accounting principles and company policies;
• Manage the data input of bookkeepers within the PGL Group;
• Manage the month-end close process, including preparation of journal entries, reviewing reconciliations, and financial statements;
• Responsible for the preparation and analysis of financial statements and reports, including Profit and Loss (P & L) statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements;
• Lead role in the periodic billing cycles for the operational entities within PGL Group;
• Provide support for the annual budgeting process and ongoing forecasting;
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial expertise and support;
• Ensure compliance with regulatory reporting requirements and internal controls;
• Analysis of financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement;
• Assist in the coordination of audits and compliance activities;
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders to provide financial expertise and support.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Minimum of 4-6 years’ relevant experience;
• Educated to A ‘Levels standard, or equivalent;
• Attainment of a relevant professional qualification, e.g. ACCA, ICA or equivalent.

Required Skills

• Experience with Financial Reporting and Analysis;
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Strong communication skills; both written and verbal;
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams;
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment;
• Ability to build morale and team spirit and act as an ambassador of the Group’s values.

Trainee Client Accountant - Jersey

This role is a brilliant opportunity for anyone looking to start their career in accountancy. You will gain a broad exposure which will help you build experience in all areas of accountancy as well developing your interpersonal and communication skills. We are committed to giving our people the opportunity to learn and develop so they reach their full potential with personalised development at a pace that is right for you, as well as support to study towards a relevant professional qualification.

Job accountabilities

To assist with a range of day-to-day tasks including, but not restricted to:

• Maintaining chart of accounts to ensure payments and source of funds can be processed efficiently.
• Understanding the different requirements and processes for different categories of assets and liabilities.
• Maintaining and updating accounting registers on our system.
• Assisting the team with bookkeeping.
• Supporting the team with the preparation of client reporting.
• Ensuring timesheet is completed daily.

Minimum education and experience

• Educated to ‘A’ level standard or equivalent
• Some office or general administrative experience would be an advantage but not essential.

Required skills

• Good interpersonal and communication skills for dealing with colleagues.
• Excellent written and verbal English,
• Good IT skills with a solid knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Excellent time management and organisation skills
• Willingness to learn both through professional qualifications and on the job training.
• An interest in understanding the different areas of the company, the services Praxis provides, and our values and culture.
• Basic knowledge of financial markets and offshore fiduciary services would be beneficial

Senior Client Accountant, Private Wealth - Jersey

This role is a great stepping stone for those who are studying towards an Accounting qualification. The role involves the day to day responsibility of a small portfolio of clients plus providing oversight and assistance to junior team members if appropriate.

Job accountabilities

• The preparation of a small portfolio of financial statements.
• Assistance to junior team members in resolving simple queries.
• Preparation of ad-hoc reporting to include, but not limited to, management accounts, loan interest schedules and asset statements.
• Work closely with the Team to provide support where necessary.
• Liaison with clients and their professional representatives either directly or via the trust administration teams, as required, on accounting related matters if requested.
• Build morale and team spirit by actively championing the company’s values and promoting a culture of professionalism, teamwork and leadership.
• Shape own development by identifying areas to improve own knowledge and skills and actively seek assistance.

Minimum education and experience

• Part ACCA qualified
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Trust and Company accounts preparation.

Required skills

• Experience with IFRS, FRS 102 and FRS 102 Section 1A accounts.
• Ability to prepare accounts of a moderately simple nature for Trusts and Companies.
• Excellent numeracy and computer skills, particularly working knowledge of spreadsheet applications.
• A highly organised and detail-oriented professional.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive ‘can do’ attitude together with the ability to work to deadlines