Our client is seeking a Trainee Fund Accountant to join their team. 

Working as part of a team, to assist with all aspects of accounting for a group of various private equity and real estate funds, along with corporate clients. The role will include the production of high-quality materials and timely responses to client queries.

Responsibilities: 

• Work as part of a team alongside directors, managers and fund administrators;
• Responding to ad-hoc investor and client queries;
• Bookkeeping and assisting with the financial reporting process via the preparation of quarterly investor reporting and annual financial statements;
• Liaising with lawyers, directors, other administrators and regulatory authorities concerning ad hoc transactions;
• Liaising with external independent auditors in connection with the financial reporting process and sign-off;
• Preparing reconciliations across subsidiaries in various jurisdictions;
• Preparing and issuing drawdown and distribution notices;

Requirements:

•  Strong analytical and problem solving skills are essential, with excellent attention to detail as well as accurate and timely completion of work;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and strategic thinking with an emphasis on relationship building and communication at all levels within an organisation to facilitate and coordinate multiple deadlines through the maintenance of a cohesive team;
• Ability to be self-motivated and produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects required;

For more information, please contact Stu on 707816 or email your CV to jobs@excel-recruitment.com