Senior Fund Accountant
At Aztec, we provide talented and dynamic individuals with the opportunity to build a rewarding career. We’re an ambitious company, committed to building long-term partnerships with our clients and delivering operational excellence at every stage of their fund’s lifecycle. Our culture is what makes us a standout place to work. Our people are at the heart of our business: putting clients first; delivering service excellence; working as one team; building lasting connections and embodying our values and purpose. Join our journey and discover what makes us the bright alternative.
About the role:
Reports to Financial Reporting Manager
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:
· 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 ad-hoc 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:
· The candidate will be expected to be part qualified with a relevant professional qualification (preferably having commenced ACCA Professional level or ACA Advanced level)
· 3+ years of strong financial services experience (to be supported through the Aztec Academy)
· Computer literacy skills are essential
· Excellent interpersonal skills are required to develop close working relationships with colleagues, clients and business contacts
Aztec 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.