Key responsibilities include: • Reviewing a range of financial transactions processed by Junior Accountants; • Bookkeeping financial transactions for a defined portfolio (more complex than for Junior Accountants); • Preparing bank reconciliation and general ledger reconciliation; • Preparing Treasury and liquidity reporting; • Bridging facility management and compliance reporting; • Preparation of drawdown and distribution notices for the funds; • Supporting the tax advisor with the preparation files to support VAT and Corporate tax returns; • Completion of investor queries as a key part of investor relations support; • Preparation of periodic management accounts; • Preparation quarterly investor reports; • Preparation of audited and unaudited annual accounts; • Working closely with other service providers such as auditors, tax advisors and lawyers; • Following firm’s risk management and quality control procedures at all times including adherence to checklists; • On the job training and supervision of junior members of team; • Proactively planning work to meet agreed deliverables; • Project work to drive positive change and improvement to policies and procedures. • As experience increases you will have an opportunity to take on more responsibility in day to day delivery for a portfolio
Qualifications & Experience: • Studying towards an accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) • Prior experience in illiquid alternative investment funds administration, such as private equity, private debt and/or real estate funds is preferred. • Awareness of Technical accounting for Private Capital Funds (e.g FRS 102) preferred • Experience of the use of Allvue, Investran or eFront an advantage • Proficiency of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook). • Strong attention to detail, ability to prioritise and plan effectively Skills Required: • Dynamic and motivated attitude; • Commitment to best-in-class standards; • Must be a self-starter & able to work independently; • Integrity, honesty and professionalism; • Excellent oral and written communication skills; • Taking ownership for planning and structuring your delivery to achieve client deadlines; • You will be comfortable operating in a client facing environment, thriving under pressure to achieve deadlines; • Proactive, solution focused and self-sufficient; • Ability to achieve goals and deadlines whilst juggling different priorities.