Senior Fund Accountant - Private Equity

At Aztec, we provide talented and dynamic individuals with the opportunity to build a rewarding career.

We’re an ambitious company, committed to building long-term partnerships with our clients and delivering operational excellence at every stage of their fund’s lifecycle. 

Our culture is what makes us a standout place to work. Our people are at the heart of our business: putting clients first; delivering service excellence; working as one team; building lasting connections and embodying our values and purpose. 

Join our journey and discover what makes us the bright alternative.

About the role:
 

Reports to Financial Reporting Manager

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 of fund structures under the direction of a Financial Reporting Manager.

What you'll be doing

• Bookkeep a complex range of funds, management companies and associated fund structures and liaise with clients and intermediaries

• Work directly with the client to help test and improve the investor quarterly reports and year end accounts 

• Complete all aspects of accounting matters for a portfolio of fund structures, including the preparation, reconciliation and proofing of investor reports, statutory financial statements, and ad hoc investor queries

• Deal with the completion of routine audit queries

• Prepare periodic bank reconciliations and provide supporting documentation evidencing transactions are completed within a robust control environment

• Maintain accurate records on Investran and Microsoft Excel working paper schedules for all aspects of accounting

• Ensure accurate and timely payment of invoices and other payments

• Act as a mentor to junior staff under the supervision of senior staff

Skills, knowledge, expertise:

• The candidate will be expected to be qualified or a finalist with a relevant professional qualification (preferably ACCA or ACA)

• Prior fund accounting experience is essential

• A pre-requisite is for the candidate to have experience of the preparation of statutory financial statements

• Experience of reviewing statutory accounts is desirable

• Computer literacy skills are essential

• Previous coaching/mentoring of junior staff would be beneficial 

Aztec will provide the training, both in-house for relevant technical knowledge and also professional qualifications to enhance your professional development. You will need to be quick to learn new systems and great with people, as close working relationships between our colleagues and clients is at the heart of what we do.