Senior Fund Accountant

Senior Fund Accountant

The role involves the provision of fund accounting and administration support to investment trusts and other corporate entities. It is a full‑time position within a small team, and will involve significant client contact and interaction. The successful candidate will report to and be accountable to the Fund Accounting Manager and must be able to prepare and review management accounts and the financial aspects of Statutory Accounts with minimal supervision, as well as oversee the day‑to‑day management of Fund Administrators both locally and globally. Reasonable professional qualification study support will be provided.

Job Accountabilities

• Preparation and/or review of Annual and Half‑Yearly financial/other reports as required by clients
• Preparation and review of periodic management accounts to ensure accuracy and timely delivery to clients
• Net asset value preparation and review of outsourced activities to ensure accuracy and timely publication in accordance with set deadlines
• Preparation and/or review of schedules such as expenses, income (including special dividend treatments), cash, security holdings etc reconciliation
• Liaising with auditors and resolving audit queries
• Liaising with clients and other service providers to ensure a high‑quality delivery of service
• Processing and record‑keeping of clients’ invoices and other payments
• Preparation and/or review of periodic regulatory reporting including but not limited to AIC, VAT, ONS and Compliance returns
• Assist with initiation/implementation of departmental/company‑wide projects
• Establishment and maintenance of due diligence and KYC records
• Provide support to the company secretarial team with financial and other information for Board papers
• Oversight and review of tasks completed in global service centres
• Other administrative and financial reporting duties as required

Minimum Expected Experience / Education

• Graduate and/or finalist/newly qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ICAEW or equivalent)
• 3‑5 years fund accounting experience, preferably in listed investment companies

Special Skills Required

• Self‑starter with ability to work on own initiative
• Understanding of the accounting and administration of listed funds and other corporate entities
• Knowledge of IFRS, UK GAAP/FRS 102 & 104 relevant to investment trusts and AIC SORP
• Good knowledge and working experience using Microsoft Office software
• Good organisational skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills

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