Trainee Fund Accountant

 Job Description:

Key Accountabilities:

  • Ensure up to date and accurate bookkeeping of all fund and corporate structures.
  • Preparation of bank reconciliations for a portfolio of clients, including analysis of cash payments and receipts.
  • With supervision of a senior member of the team, an initial set-up of entity, investor and other data cards as required in the accounting system.
  • Working under supervision of a senior member of the team delivery of financial statements, specialised investor and other reporting within client / regulatory timescales.
  • Provide proactive query management and resolution for items raised by colleagues, clients, their advisors and auditors.
  • Provision of exceptional service levels and client experience for clients and related parties throughout the whole life-cycle.
  • Adherence to all company workflows, policies and procedures.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience Required:

  • Positive, personable, self-motivated and a willingness to learn.
  • Understanding of the requirements of quality client service.
  • Excellent numeracy and computer literacy skills are essential.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and flexibly.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills, together with attention to detail, are required to develop close working relationships with colleagues, clients and business contacts.
  • Interest in pursuing a career in technical financial services.

Preferred Minimum Qualifications:

  • A 'levels in relevant subjects