Fund Accountant

The company

My client is an award winning private equity company based in central London with three other UK offices. They have a vacancy for a Fund Accountant to join their existing team of eleven. Having grown significantly over the last two years they have still kept their friendly and socialable culture, although they are a corporate organisation. It is now a very exciting time to join. If you are looking for a a great working environment, good benefits and career progression this is the right career move for you.

The position

You will be responsible for preparing accounts and other related accounting activities driven by client needs and to oversee and review the work produced by the junior team members.   You will promote excellent relationships with clients and team members and motivate and empower trainee accountants by building their capabilities.

Main duties:

• Produce management, interim and audited accounts
• Control and monitor the bookkeeping process and take ownership of the ledgers
• Prepare carried interest and other calculations in accordance with the fund documentation
• Calculate and monitor capital adequacy of licensed entities in accordance with regulations
• Carry out planning of annual audits and liaise with clients to establish timetables for the receipt of valuations and advisers reports and other relevant information
• Liaise with auditors to ensure a smooth and efficient audit process
• Review work performed by junior members of staff and provide regular feedback and training

The person

You will be part qualified and have two years minimum prior practical accounting experience in a financial institution or professional services firm.

You will be an excellent communicator, posses strong IT/system skills and consistently work accurately under pressure . You should be familiar with UK GAAP/IFRS.