My Client, an investment firm based in the City of London are looking for a Fund Finance Assistant to join their busy finance team. As a Fund Finance Assistant you will act as a key member of the Infrastructure team contributing to the daily operational support and administration of nominated Funds and Group entities.

Job: Fund Finance Assistant

Key Accountabilities:

Timely and accurate processing of transactions across designated Fund entities to include:

• Processing and posting of purchase invoices and payments;
• Ensure all filing of Fund and project documents are done(Sales Invoices, Expense Invoices, Bank statements, Vat returns)
• Raising and posting deal/ project related sales invoices and cash receipts;
• Monitoring receivables and highlighting recoverability issues;
• Assisting with the collection of outstanding receivables;
• Timely updating of Revenue tracker documents by project - Assist with the process and checks for Fund Close and share allotments;
• Resolving ad-hoc project queries;

Management of Fund/ Project Cash Balances to include:

• Daily cash review to ensure sufficient cash for various payment commitments;
• Performing regular bank reconciliations ;
• Updating Fund payments and receipts in the relevant control spreadsheets.

Timely and accurate preparation and submission of VAT returns to include:

• Running of VAT reports on a monthly basis;
• Review of all VAT allocation of all invoices;
• Reconciliation of VAT control accounts on Sun
• Monitor and posting VAT recoverable;
• Timely payment and posting of VAT payable;

Timely and accurate processing of transactions across designated Group entities to include:

• Processing and posting of Fund related purchase invoices and payments;
• Recharged expenses are monitored, cash flowed and reconciled;
• Annual Fees invoices are raised, posted and cash flowed;
• Monitoring of aged debtors and creditor for balances relating to designated Funds;
• Assist with the reconciliation of other Group balances relating to designated Funds.

Role Requirements:

• 2:1 or above at degree level, strong A levels and GCSE's
• Experience in a similar position, within financial services
• Quick learner, with confidence to work independently
• Diligent work ethic and ability to prioritise the processing of large volumes of transactions
• Strong excel skills and keen attention to details
• Team player with excellent organisational skills
• Good telephone manner and written skills