Fund Accountant

Fund Accountant

Salary: Competitive + Benefits (please enquire to find out more)

Location: Midlands – Hybrid Working

Company Description:

My client is a regulated fund management company, authorized by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) who specialise in managing the pooled assets of various funds based in the Midlands. As a leading investment management company, our clients objective is to deliver superior investment returns and low costs for their Partner Funds while focusing on value for money and performance. They are committed to being a client-focused, inclusive, ambitious, and great place to work.

Position Overview:
We are currently seeking an experienced Fund Accountant to join our clients Finance team. In this role, you will work closely with the Head of Finance and Finance Manager to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of the company’s financial operations. Your responsibilities will include financial reporting and management accounting, budgeting, regulatory reporting, cost-sharing reporting to partner funds, and operational finance.

Fund Accountant Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute significantly to the overall work of the Finance team, ensuring the smooth execution of financial operations.
• Effectively communicate complex and technical matters in a clear and understandable manner.
• Utilise strong reasoning and problem-solving skills to develop practical solutions for complex customer issues.
• Prepare comprehensive reports and deliver information verbally with clarity and professionalism.
• Actively engage in continuous professional development, staying up to date with relevant accounting, finance, investments, and pensions matters.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the company.
• Demonstrate exceptional organization skills, meet deadlines, and manage multiple competing priorities under tight time pressures.
• Exhibit strong interpersonal, communication, and people management skills.

Key Requirements for the successful Fund Accountant:

• Qualified ACCA/CIMA Accountant or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA Accountant.
• Proficiency in effectively communicating complex and highly technical matters.
• Strong reasoning and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop pragmatic solutions.
• Excellent report-writing and verbal communication skills.
• Actively engaged in continuous professional development, with up-to-date knowledge of relevant accounting, finance, investments, and pensions matters.
• Ability to build effective relationships at all levels of the company.
• Highly organized, with excellent planning and time management abilities.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and people management skills.
• Additional Information:

Our client offers a range of benefits to their employees, including:

• Competitive salary.
• Enhanced and generous Pension Scheme.
• 30 days’ paid holiday plus bank holidays.
• 2 days paid volunteering days.
• Extra paid Company Day in addition to paid holidays.
• Excellent Learning & Development Opportunities.
• Welfare and Family-friendly policies.
• Enhanced pay for new parents.
• Access to their Employee Assistance Programme- 24-7 Health & Wellbeing Support.
• Hybrid Working arrangements.
• Company Service Awards.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Company Electric Vehicle Scheme.

If you are an experienced Fund Accountant looking for an exciting opportunity to contribute to the financial operations of a leading investment management company, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your resume and cover letter, detailing your relevant experience and qualifications and send it to Nick.Singh@alexanderdaniels.co.uk