Trainee Fund Accountant

 Job Description:

Our Client's Fund Accounting team are primarily responsible for all aspects of day-to-day accounting for one or more assigned structures.

Reporting to the Senior Fund Accountant you will be responsible for undertaking bookkeeping , payments and assisting on the preparation of accounts. You will work closely with the team to build your knowledge and capability of the day-to-day accounting duties.

Your focus

  • Undertake bookkeeping services for a range of entities up to trial balances level
  • ​Assist with the preparation of financial statements, management reporting and maintenance of account filing
  • ​Process payments in line with policies and procedures
  • ​Process unreconciled items identified between bank records and core systems
  • ​Liaise professionally with clients and third parties by email, telephone and in person

Your experience

  • Have strong academics and a willingness to study towards a recognised professional qualification
  • ​Able to clearly communicate across different audiences and be an attentive listener
  • ​Is proactive and responsive
  • ​Be accountable to self and others to meet commitments
  • ​Present a high level of motivation and demonstrate a can do attitude