Senior Fund Accountant - Private Equity

The Aztec Group; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Southampton is seeking a motivated Fund Accountant to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of Fund Accounting or Audit experience in the alternative funds sector and possess a degree in Accounting or Finance. Key responsibilities include preparing financial statements, managing client relationships, and ensuring compliance with US GAAP. This role offers professional development opportunities, making it an excellent choice for someone looking to advance their career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Professional development training

Support for CPA certifications

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Fund Accounting or Audit, ideally in the alternative funds sector.
• Sound technical knowledge of US GAAP and reporting standards.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.

Responsibilities

• Record all activity for a portfolio of Private Funds.
• Prepare financial statements in accordance with US GAAP.
• Liaise with client auditors and tax preparers.

Skills

Fund Accounting experience

Collaboration skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance or relevant field

Tools

Investran

Job description

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 the Financial Reporting Manager**This highly numerical position will be working with an established team in our US office, who service Private Equity, Real Estate, Infrastructure, and Private Credit products for both mid-market and institutional clients.This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated candidate to make a significant impact to our growing US business and to work with a growing and dynamic team.**What you'll be doing*** Recording of all activity for a portfolio of Private Funds and SPVs, which includes responding to ad-hoc investor and client requests.* Preparation of financial statements in accordance with US GAAP (and perhaps other reporting standards such as IFRS and UK/Lux GAAP).* Researching accounting guidance as necessary to ensure correct recording of complex transactions* Liaising with client auditors and tax preparers and responding to requests for information.* Managing client relationships including responding to client requests* Preparation of investor reporting including calculations of investor and fund performance.* Participating in office wide projects that focus on improving efficiency or enhancing internal controls* Working with technology team on testing of new system functionality or reports* Coaching of more junior members of staff on routine tasks including performing detailed reviews of work prepared.**What we're looking for*** 3+ years previous experience in Fund Accounting or Audit, ideally in the alternative funds sector (either in-house with a fund manager or a fund administrator) is required* Bachelors in Accounting, Finance or relevant field is required* Private Equity funds experience is required* CPA accreditation is preferred, but not essential* Investran experience highly desirable* Sound technical knowledge of US GAAP and reporting required for the alternative funds sectors* Experience with capital calls, financial statements preparation, waterfall calculations, investor relations activity* Computer literacy, word processing and spreadsheet skills are essential* Strong collaboration skills and passionate team player* Good interpersonal skills are required to develop close working relationships with colleagues, clients and business contacts* Ability to work in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment with a ‘can-do’ attitudeWe will provide training to enhance your professional development (either in-house through the Aztec Academy, or externally through the use of accounting, legal and tax experts). 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. We actively support team members and their pursuits of professional development studies and certifications (such as CPA).*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.*### Join our Talent CommunityAt 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 us and discover what makes us the bright alternative.