The role of Fund Accountant involves supporting the delivery of a high-volume and technically complex portfolio of recurring and ad hoc accounting obligations across multiple regulated structures. This position is responsible for preparing annual accounts for both audited and unaudited entities, management reporting, tax compliance, and other financial deliverables, while ensuring accuracy and timeliness to uphold a high standard of client service. The accountant will contribute senior technical expertise during peak delivery periods and support the wider team in managing an evolving workload. This role is essential in maintaining financial integrity and regulatory compliance for various entities. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work closely with clients, auditors, and internal teams, ensuring all deliverables meet required deadlines. Continuous professional development is encouraged to maintain up-to-date technical knowledge.
Job Duties:
- Prepare accurate annual financial statements for complex structures in accordance with IFRS and FRS 102, ensuring delivery within agreed deadlines.
- Coordinate the completion, review, and timely sign-off of annual accounts by directors.
- Oversee and complete bookkeeping activities across all assigned entities, ensuring financial records remain accurate and up to date.
- Maintain general ledgers, including monthly bookkeeping and annual transaction processing, to support distributions, cash flow monitoring, and reporting requirements.
- Prepare and review monthly management accounts for a range of entities within agreed timeframes.
- Produce large and complex consolidations on a quarterly and annual basis to support bank facility reporting and FATCA obligations.
- Prepare capital account statements and perform associated calculations for limited partners on a quarterly basis.
- Calculate distributions on an ad hoc basis, often within tight and time-critical deadlines.
- Manage competing deadlines effectively and coordinate deliverables with clients and internal stakeholders.
- Work closely with auditors, clients, and internal/external teams, attending calls and providing audit information in a timely manner.
- Provide guidance and coaching to junior team members while contributing to the success of the wider team.
- Respond to client queries by email and telephone in a professional and timely manner, maintaining a high standard of service.
- Coordinate, prepare, and submit Jersey tax returns each year in advance of statutory deadlines.
- Update and monitor annual task schedules, ensuring internal systems remain accurate and current for management reporting purposes.
- Prepare bi-annual and annual fund statistics reporting, ensuring a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Job Requirements:
- Strong understanding of trust, company, and fund structures, together with the associated accounting principles.
- Self-motivated and capable of working independently, accurately, and effectively under pressure.
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships with colleagues, clients, and other stakeholders.
- Ability to support the continued growth, scale, and credibility of the accounting function.
- Strong IT literacy, analytical ability, and problem-solving skills.
- Professionally qualified or working towards a recognised qualification such as ACCA or ACA.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Experience of Viewpoint would be advantageous but is not essential.
- Good understanding of AML legislation as it relates to the role.
- Awareness of company policies and procedures relevant to own responsibilities.
What You’ll Love:
This role offers the chance to play a key part in maintaining and enhancing the jurisdiction’s reputation. You will work in a collaborative environment with opportunities to develop your skills in regulatory oversight, policy creation, and risk-based supervision. The organisation values professional growth and offers ample opportunities for training and career development.
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