Fund Accountant - Private Equity

At Aztec, we’re committed to building and nurturing a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to grow. We know that different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences strengthen our business and we welcome applications from all individuals. So, if your experience doesn’t exactly match with every part of the job description, but you are excited about the role, we would still like to hear from you. If you are passionate, curious, innovative and data driven, you could still be a good fit.
About the role:
Reports to the Financial Reporting Manager
With continued growth across the Aztec Group, we're always on the lookout for bright individuals to join our journey and help support current and future business needs. This is a great opportunity for someone with some relevant work experience, and who has ideally started their professional qualifications, to join a progressive employer that can provide you with a challenging career and exceptional learning and development opportunities!
This highly numerical position will see you carry out routine day-to-day administration and accounting of fund structures under the direction of a Financial Reporting Manager.
Key responsibilities:
Assist with all aspects day-to-day administration and accounting matters such as calls and distributions, quarterly valuations, monthly and quarterly investor reporting and annual financial statement preparation
Bookkeep all day-to-day operations of a variety of fund structures
Prepare periodic bank reconciliations and provide supporting documentation evidencing transactions
Assist with the completion of routine audit queries
Build relationships with key client contacts
Maintain accurate records on eFront for all aspects of bookkeeping
Assist and support the induction, integration and training of trainee staff
Skills, knowledge, expertise:
The candidate will be expected to be studying towards a relevant professional qualification (preferably having commenced ACCA or ACA)
2+ years of relevant experience, ideally in a Financial Services setting
Some technical financial services knowledge (to be supported through the Aztec Academy)
Computer literacy skills are essential
Very good interpersonal skills are required to develop close working relationships with colleagues, clients and business contacts
You are required to hold full Guernsey work rights. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer visa sponsorship or Guernsey work permits for this level of role
We understand that everyone has different needs, and that’s why our employee package includes a variety of benefits. In addition to a competitive salary, here are some examples of the benefits that we may offer:
Discretionary bonus scheme
Flexible, hybrid working
Ability to work abroad for up to 3 weeks per annum
Generous holiday allowance
Pension scheme
Private medical insurance, including eye care
Life assurance (death in service and critical illness benefit)
Worldwide travel insurance
Health and wellbeing programmes
On-site parking (location dependent)