Job Reference: 35831
Job Type: Temporary Vacancy
Job Location: Guernsey

Our client is offering an exciting opportunity for a driven and talented individual to make a significant impact as part of a dedicated and professional team. The Fund Accountant will play a pivotal role in providing accounting and financial reporting services for both established and new real estate and private equity funds, as well as special purpose vehicles. This position is temporary for 6 months but has the potential to become permanent. The role demands an individual who can adapt quickly to the company's policies and procedures while gaining a deep understanding of client activities, structures, and material agreements. The successful candidate will have the chance to develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and external parties, ensuring smooth transitions and onboarding of new business. This position not only offers a chance to monitor and coach junior team members but also to oversee the preparation of comprehensive financial reports. Additionally, the candidate will be responsible for meeting regulatory and statutory reporting deadlines. Job Duties: Familiarise oneself with our client's policies and procedures. Gain a strong understanding of the clients’ activities, structures, and material agreements. Develop and maintain robust, long-lasting relationships with clients and external parties. Actively monitor client mailboxes and identify priority tasks for completion. Work effectively with senior leaders to ensure smooth transition and onboarding of new business. Monitor junior team members’ workloads and provide regular coaching. Oversee the preparation of financial reporting at both asset and fund levels, including supporting files and reviewing work produced by junior team members. Compile and analyse financial information underlying the financial statements, including the treatment of business transactions. Ensure all regulatory and statutory reporting deadlines and filings are achieved. Prepare and review interim management accounts, financial statements, and consolidations. Prepare and review bank debt covenant reporting, monthly/quarterly NAVs, VAT reporting, and cash flow forecasting work. Prepare investor capital account statements and fund-level reporting. Plan year-end audits, including the collation and review of audit files and liaising with relevant parties. Prepare and review distribution and drawdown calculations and notices in line with underlying documentation. Perform ad-hoc duties as requested. Job Requirements: 3+ years of previous experience in fund accounting or within an audit position focusing on the audit of private equity and real estate funds. Strong understanding of UK GAAP, IFRS, and other relevant accounting standards. Part or fully qualified in ACA, ACCA, or CIMA. Commercially minded yet technically proficient individual motivated by challenges in providing effective solutions to clients. Ability to adapt in an ever-evolving role, with opportunities for career advancement. What You’ll Love: Our client offers a dynamic work environment that fosters professional development and encourages innovation. The role not only presents the opportunity to enhance your technical skills but also enables you to make a real difference in an impactful and challenging field. You will be part of a collaborative team that values growth and success, ensuring you are well-equipped for your career advancement. Interested? Register today, confidentially, with one of our friendly and dedicated recruitment specialists by clicking here 

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