Job title: Trainee Fund Accountant – August Start
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Financial Services
Functional Expertise: Funds Trainee & Graduate
Skills: Accounting Fund Accounting Trainee Guernsey Full Time Permanent
Salary type: Annual
Location: Guernsey
Job published: 23/04/2026
Job ID: 76870
Contact name: Kate Lister
Phone number: +441481714634
Contact email: kate@firstcall.co.gg

Job Description

One of our key clients is seeking a Trainee Fund Accountant to join its specialist Fund Accounting team in Guernsey, with an August intake.

This is an excellent entry‑level opportunity for someone looking to build a long‑term career in fund accounting within the fast‑paced venture capital space.

Responsibilities include:

  • Assisting with bookkeeping, accounting and reporting for a portfolio of venture capital funds
  • Supporting the preparation of quarterly management accounts and annual audited financial statements
  • Responding to audit requests and liaising with tax advisers to support regulatory reporting
  • Working closely with fund administrators and responding to client queries accurately and promptly

On Offer:

  • A structured training programme with full support towards professional accounting qualifications
  • Exposure to venture capital funds and complex fund structures early in your career
  • Ongoing learning through on‑the‑job experience, formal courses and exam support
  • A collaborative and flexible working culture within a specialist, high‑performing team

You should be:

  • A motivated self‑starter with strong attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure
  • Confident communicator with good teamwork and interpersonal skills
  • Technically minded with strong computer literacy and problem‑solving ability
  • An interest in financial services and fund structures, supported by A‑levels or university education

This role is ideal for a bright and driven individual seeking a career in fund accounting within a growing and specialist venture capital environment.

Apply today with your latest CV or contact Marcel on 01481 714634, or email info@firstcall.co.gg.

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