Fund Accountant - Private Equity
About the position With continued growth across the Aztec Group, we're always on the lookout for bright individuals to join our journey and help support current and future business needs. We are confident that we can provide you with a challenging career which offers exceptional learning and development opportunities combined with progression. The purpose of this position is to carry out routine day-to-day accounting and administration on a portfolio of private equity investment funds under the direction of a Financial Reporting Manager.Responsibilities • Assist with all aspects of accounting matters, including the bookkeeping of all transactions, and the preparation of quarterly reports and statutory financial statements • Assist with the completion of investor, client and audit queries • Prepare periodic bank reconciliations and provide supporting documentation evidencing transactions • Prepare drawdown and distribution calculations plus notices on an ad hoc basis when requested by clients • Maintain accurate records on eFront and bolthires Excel working paper schedules for all aspects of bookkeeping • Prepare and input payments for routine expenses, investment transactions and distributions to investors • Assist and support the induction, integration and training of Trainee staff Requirements • The candidate will be expected to be studying towards a relevant professional qualification (preferably having commenced ACCA Fundamental Skills level or ACAProfessional level) • Computer literacy skills are essential • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required • Sound technical financial services knowledge (to be support through the Aztec Academy) Nice-to-haves • Some previous experience of training or mentoring junior staff is beneficial Benefits • Competitive salary • Discretionary bonus scheme • Flexible, hybrid working • Generous holiday allowance • Pension scheme • Private medical insurance, including eye care • Permanent health insurance • Life assurance (death in service and critical illness benefit) • Worldwide travel insurance • Ability to work abroad for up to 3 weeks per annum • Regular social events • Health and wellbeing programmes • On-site parking • Significant investment into your personal and professional development Apply tot his job