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Junior Fund Accountant

Michael Page Finance
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 3 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Junior Fund Accountant position is responsible for supporting the fund accounting team in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
  • The role requires a minimum of 3 years of experience in Fund Accounting and offers a salary of £40,000 to £50,000.
  • Key responsibilities include performing reconciliations, preparing financial reports, and resolving accounting discrepancies.
  • The candidate must possess a strong understanding of Net Asset Value (NAV) calculations and hold a bachelor's degree, ideally being part qualified in ACCA, CIMA, or ACA.
  • Additional benefits include a performance bonus, study support, hybrid working options, private healthcare, and stock options.

The Junior Fund Accountant will be responsible for supporting the fund accounting team in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. This role involves assisting with daily fund operations, performing reconciliations, preparing reports, and resolving accounting discrepancies. Working in a team of 4 within the Fund team, the ideal candidate will have 3 years+ Fund Accounting experience.

Client Details

A specialist, investment-led, active fund management group headquartered in London.

Description

  • Oversee the day-to-day fund accounting operations across all fund ranges.
  • Perform account reconciliations and review stock and cash reconciliation reports.
  • Identify and resolve discrepancies in accounting records, including corporate actions and pricing issues.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in compliance with accounting standards.
  • Ensure adherence to all regulatory requirements related to fund accounting processes.
  • Assist in month-end reporting by compiling, preparing, and distributing financial reports.
  • Support the year-end close process for all funds managed by official administrators.
  • Collaborate with internal teams, including investment, operations, and legal, to ensure seamless coordination of fund-related activities.
  • Build and maintain relationships with external service providers, such as auditors and official administrators.
  • Assist in monitoring and reporting fund expenses and revenue, including fee calculations and invoicing.
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of fund accounting policies and procedures.

Profile

  • Minimum 3 years experience in Fund Accounting
  • A strong understanding of Net Asset Value (NAV) calculations is essential to ensure accurate valuation and reporting of funds.
  • Bachelors degree
  • Part qualified - ACCA/CIMA/ÁCA
  • Excellent communication skills - written and verbal
  • Detail focused
  • Understanding of financial products and instruments and their accounting
  • Understanding of the Asset Management space -

Job Offer

  • Performance bonus
  • Study support
  • Hyrbid working - 3 days a week in office
  • Private Healthcare
  • Stock options and Healthcare plans

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