Fund Accountant

Posted:
3/10/2025, 4:53:06 AM

Location(s):
Castel, Guernsey, Guernsey ⋅ Guernsey, Guernsey

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Accounting

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

Reports to the Financial Reporting Manager

This highly numerical position will see the candidate carry out routine day-to-day administration and accounting of a substantial portfolio of fund structures for one of the Group’s largest institutional clients 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 Fundamental Skills level or ACA Professional level)
  • 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 for this role

Who are we?

Aztec Group has come a long way since first opening its doors in Jersey back in 2001. Our size and reach may have changed, but one thing that hasn’t is our identity – we’re proud to be a business that puts our people and clients at the centre of everything we do.

We understand that everyone will put value on different things and that’s why our employee package includes a variety of benefits. Here are some of the core benefits for all our people: 

  • Competitive salary
  • Discretionary bonus scheme
  • Flexible, hybrid working
  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Pension scheme
  • Private medical insurance, including eye care
  • Permanent health insurance
  • Life assurance (death in service and critical illness benefit)
  • Worldwide travel insurance
  • Ability to work abroad for up to 3 weeks per annum
  • Onsite parking
  • Regular social events
  • Health and wellbeing programmes
  • Significant investment into your personal and professional development 

We will provide the training, both in house for relevant technical knowledge and also professional qualifications to enhance your professional development. You will need to be quick to learn new systems and great with people, as close working relationships between our colleagues and clients is at the heart of what we do.