Senior Fund Accountant - Private Equity

Aztec Group

10d

About The Position

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 the Financial Reporting Manager

Requirements

3+ years previous experience in Accounting or Audit, ideally in the alternative funds sector (either in-house with a fund manager or a fund administrator)
A professional qualification e.g. ACCA, ACA is preffered (part-qualified at a minimum)
Sound technical knowledge of UK GAAP and reporting required for the alternative funds sectors
Experience with capital calls/distributions and financial statements preparation is essential
Computer literacy, word processing and spreadsheet skills are essential
Strong collaboration skills and passionate team player
Good interpersonal skills are required to develop close working relationships with colleagues, clients and business contacts
Ability to work in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment with a ‘can-do’ attitude
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.
With an ambitious vision for further growth, we’re always on the lookout for bright individuals to join our journey.
Progress your career with a company that will support you every step of the way.

Nice To Haves

Private Equity funds experience is advantgeous
Investran experience highly desirable
Experience with waterfall calculations and investor relations activity is highly desirable

Responsibilities

Recording of all activity for a portfolio of Private Funds and SPVs, which includes responding to ad-hoc investor and client requests
Preparation of financial statements in accordance with UK GAAP (and other reporting standards such as IFRS and US/Lux GAAP).
Researching accounting guidance as necessary to ensure correct recording of complex transactions
Liaising with client auditors and tax preparers and responding to requests for information
Managing client relationships including responding to client requests
Preparation of investor reporting including calculations of investor and fund performance
Participating in office wide projects that focus on improving efficiency or enhancing internal controls
Working with technology team on testing of new system functionality or reports
Coaching of more junior members of staff on routine tasks including performing detailed reviews of work prepared.

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