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Junior Fund Accountant

City of London Permanent £45,000 - £50,000 per year View Job Description
The Junior Fund Accountant will be responsible for supporting the fund accounting team in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. This role involves assisting with daily fund operations, performing reconciliations, preparing reports, and resolving accounting discrepancies. Working in a team of 4 within the Fund team, the ideal candidate will have 3 years+ Fund Accounting experience.
  • Gain experience in financial services by working for a financial institution
  • £45k Fund Accountant role

About Our Client

A specialist, investment-led, active fund management group headquartered in London.

Job Description

  • Oversee the day-to-day fund accounting operations across all fund ranges.
  • Perform account reconciliations and review stock and cash reconciliation reports.
  • Identify and resolve discrepancies in accounting records, including corporate actions and pricing issues.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in compliance with accounting standards.
  • Ensure adherence to all regulatory requirements related to fund accounting processes.
  • Assist in month-end reporting by compiling, preparing, and distributing financial reports.
  • Support the year-end close process for all funds managed by official administrators.
  • Collaborate with internal teams, including investment, operations, and legal, to ensure seamless coordination of fund-related activities.
  • Build and maintain relationships with external service providers, such as auditors and official administrators.
  • Assist in monitoring and reporting fund expenses and revenue, including fee calculations and invoicing.
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of fund accounting policies and procedures.

The Successful Applicant

  • Minimum 3 years experience in Fund Accounting
  • A strong understanding of Net Asset Value (NAV) calculations is essential to ensure accurate valuation and reporting of funds.
  • Bachelors degree
  • Part qualified - ACCA/CIMA/ÁCA
  • Excellent communication skills - written and verbal
  • Detail focused
  • Understanding of financial products and instruments and their accounting
  • Understanding of the Asset Management space -

What's on Offer

  • Performance bonus
  • Study support
  • Hyrbid working - 3 days a week in office
  • Private Healthcare
  • Stock options and Healthcare plans
Contact
Maneesha Heer
Quote job ref
JN-012025-6649833
Phone number
+44 207 645 1450

Job summary

Job function
Banking & Financial Services
Subsector
Accountancy & Finance
Sector
Financial Services
Location
City of London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Maneesha Heer
Consultant phone
+44 207 645 1450
Job reference
JN-012025-6649833