Fund Accounting - Associate
Standish Management · London, England, United Kingdom
Overall Responsibilities
- Assist with the routine day‐to‐day accounting of high profiled Private Equity structures and investments.
- Ensure all work undertaken complies with fund documentation and relevant regulatory requirements.
- Deliver work in line with the Service Level Document.
- Prepare and self‐review all work to a high standard.
- Build and promote excellent working relationships with clients and colleagues.
- Communicate any issues with manager.
Job Description
- Prepare the bookkeeping for Private Equity structures and investments.
- Prepare the posting and reconciliation of cash position for funds.
- Prepare and assist with the calculation and posting of accruals and prepayments.
- Assist with all aspects of the recording and reconciliation of investment fund positions.
- Assist with drafting and preparing responses to audit, investor and client queries.
- Maintain accurate records on AllVue and Excel working papers for funds and related entities.
- Receive continued in‐house professional development on accounting standards and industry updates.
Qualifications
- Educated to degree level (or equivalent) (2:1 and above desirable).
- Meticulous and have an eye for detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work in a team and independently.
- A keen awareness and interest in the alternative asset classes.
- Good time management skills and being able to manage multiple deadlines.
- A desire to become a qualified accountant (ACCA or CIMA) supported by Standish.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.
- Strong communication and numeracy skills.
Benefits
- Group Life Assurance
- Medical Insurance (optional)
- Pension
- Study Package
- Standish is committed to the development of its staff. It is committed to providing in‐house
private equity training as well as financial support towards a professional qualification (ACCA).