Fund Accountant

Posted 06 November 2019
Salary Up to £45000.00 per annum
Location
Job type Permanent
Discipline Accounting & Finance
ReferenceBBBH15702_1573037195
Contact NameBethany Singer

Job description

I am currently working with one of Europe's largest asset Managers, with over £900 billion assets under management and operating globally. They are looking for a Fund Accountant to join their property team, in City of London. Successful candidates with be expected to have strong technical IFRS and UK GAAP accounting knowledge.

As a Fund Accountant you will be responsible for:

  • Financial Reporting.
  • Production of annual statutory accounts.
  • Project manage audit delivery including timetable and delivery.
  • Maintenance for fund entity records.
  • Production of template accounts.
  • Pre-year end audit approval of template accounts.
  • Production of Partnership tax returns.
  • Production of transaction cost reporting.
  • Work on process review and enhancement projects.
  • Support specialist fund reporting.
  • Perform reviews of primary accounting records, ensuring controls and procedures are followed managing the resolution of complex issues.
  • Maintain technical capability for job, keeping abreast of market and industry developments.
  • Produce insightful and meaningful MI reporting of trends, analysis of errors and near misses.

As a Fund Accountant you will need:

  • Academic Qualifications: Degree or equivalent experience is essential;
  • Professional: Qualified (ACA, ACCA) or equivalent experience is essential.
  • Proven experience in producing UK GAAP and IFRS Financial reporting,
  • Proven project management skills.
  • Strong Microsoft office skills;
  • Ability to manage multiple stakeholders;
  • Experience of challenging historic working practices and delivering process improvements.
  • Collaborative, focused and personalised approach to service commitment, delivery and continuous improvement.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Disciplined, organized with the ability to work to tight deadlines.