At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist with bookkeeping, prepare management accounts, and produce financial statements for various funds.
- Company: Join a leading European Real Estate firm in the vibrant West End.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, full study support, hybrid working, and generous annual leave.
- Other info: Enjoy a fast-paced environment with opportunities for growth and a performance-related bonus.
- Why this job: Kickstart your finance career in a dynamic team while pursuing your ACCA or CIMA qualification.
- Qualifications: AAT qualified or part-qualified accountant with a passion for fund administration.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Job Description
Equifind are representing a West End based, European leading Real Estate firm who are looking to hire an Assistant Fund Accountant.
This EU focused company has specifically experienced significant growth in the funds part of the business in recent years.
With both various entities and multiple investors, this revolutionary firm is now looking to add to their head-count in 2025 within their Fund Accounting team.
This is a great opportunity for somebody with a Fund Administration back-ground and currently in pursuit of their AAT/ACCA/CIMA Qualification that would thrive in a broad position within a dynamic, fast-paced team
The Role
The following responsibilities are assisting with or to have full ownership from the beginning with the idea for the role to take on all elements as the role progresses through their accounting exams:
- Bookkeeping for all transactions and activity across a range of funds, SPV's and structure companies.
- The preparation of management accounts & NAV's.
- The production of quarterly investor reports.
- Preparation of VAT data and VAT returns.
- Producing and distributing partnership capital accounts.
- Preparing key calculations such as management fees, carried interest and loan agreements.
- Producing financial statements - typically IFRS or UK GAAP compliant.
- Issuing draw-down and distribution notices.
- Cash flow statements, cash flow forecasts and cash monitoring.
- Responding to investor queries and reporting requirements.
- Compile, analyse and operate on the financial information underlying the fund, its transactions and the financial statements.
- Dealing with year-end audit engagements.
- Application Criteria
To be considered for the role of permanent Assistant Fund Accountant role with a West End based, EU leading Real Estate firm, candidates should ideally be:
- Ideally a qualified AAT accounting professional or part-qualified accountant
- Have an ambition or real desire to pursue the CIMA or ACCA qualification
- Ideally currently working for a Fund Administrator or previously in their career
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-growing environment
- Confident in dealing with a wide range of stakeholders
- Attention to detail is essential
- Strong communication skills
- Ideally intermediate Excel skills (Pivot Tables, V-Look Up, Sum If)
- Willing to be part of a team and engage with others
Compensation
The permanent Assistant Fund Accountant role with a West End based, EU leading Real Estate firm will be paid a competitive market based salary with full study support (CIMA, ACCA).
- Annual performance related bonus (discretionary)
- Hybrid working pattern. 3-days per week in the office. 2-days WFH, remotely
- 10% employer pension contribution
- 25-days annual leave
- Other benefits
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Finance Analyst employer: Equifind
Equifind offers an exceptional work environment for the Operations Manager - Research Finance role, situated in the vibrant heart of London near Mayfair. With a strong focus on employee development and a commitment to fostering a collaborative culture, the company provides generous benefits including a discretionary annual bonus, private medical insurance, and 27 days of annual leave. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a fast-growing wealth management group where your contributions will directly impact the business's success and your professional growth.
