Remote Client Accountant, Funds (Fluent in French) in Portsmouth

We’re a leading Investor Services group offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide. We employ a global workforce of 5,800+ people across 25 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$750 billion. We work with 13 of the world’s top 15 private equity firms. Our services are underpinned by a Group-wide commitment to ESG and best-in-class technology including a global data platform and innovative proprietary tools supported by in-house experts.

As a Client Accountant, you’re a detail-oriented team player with great organizational skills. Your responsibilities include day-to-day management of private equity or real estate clients, reviewing financial statements, ensuring accurate communication of cash movements, and overseeing the preparation and completion of client deliverables.

What you will do:

• Supporting a high value client in France
• You’ll work closely with your line manager to ensure financial statements meet the funds’ reporting requirements, e.g., UK/French GAAP or IFRS
• You’ll review investor drawdown calculations to ensure accuracy of figures as funds seek access to their commitments from investors
• You’ll review investor distribution calculations to ensure the flow of funds from the sale of an investment are accurately recorded so that proceeds are appropriately allocated and paid to investors
• You’ll ensure the accurate communication of all cash movements between the fund and its investors through the issuance of relevant notices to investors
• You’ll oversee the preparation and completion process of client deliverables including agreeing timetables with clients.

What we offer:

• Comprehensive remuneration: Motivating financial packages based upon market rates for your role and is proportionate to your qualifications, level of experiences and skills profile
• Wellbeing: Additional social benefits such as private health and dental cover, life assurance, discounted gym membership, eye test and corporate GP
• Annual leave: All our employees are entitled to 25 days paid leave, plus all UK public holidays. Enhanced maternity and paternity, including shared parental leave and adoption leave
• Flexible working: We recognize the value of working flexibly and are keen to ensure all employees enjoy an excellent work-life blend.
• Support and development: We will ensure you have the right training, tools and development plan to grow and improve your skills every day.

Qualifications:

• Fluent in French
• Preference of experiences in French GAAP or French Accounting Standards
• You are ACCA/ACA/CIMA part or fully qualified or qualified by experience
• You have previously worked in financial services or accounting practices working on multiple client relationships
• You have experience reviewing working paper files and financial statements, including disclosures or alternatively can demonstrate strong accounting background through previous experience and CPD
• You manage client relationships and experience with resolving issues directly with clients
• You have experience in supporting and mentoring junior team members.

Additional Information:

Our commitment to sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture for our people, led by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee.