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