Our client a Global Fund Administrator are looking to expand their Southampton presence by hiring a Part-qualified Fund Accountant into their growing Real Estate team.

Requirements

• Be studying towards an appropriate accounting qualification - ACCA/ACA professional level
  Experience.
• Direct experience of producing management accounts.
• Experience in developing and coaching of juniors.
• Experience in effective communication with clients.
• Experience in producing financial statements to IFRS, UK GAAP or other appropriate
  standards for a range of entities.
• Experience of preparation of VAT returns.
• Experience of dealing with audit requirements.
  Knowledge.
• Working knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to prioritise, organise and work to demanding deadlines
• Ability to assist with complex accounting matters
• Ability to assist with resolving and managing client matters

Soft Skills

• Accountability/Responsibility
• Technical excellence
• Team player
• Flexibility

Key Responsibilities

• Daily input of time on timesheet.
• Supervise more junior members of staff.
• Delegate tasks to more junior members of staff.
• Plan and prioritise own workflow.
• Deal with matters in a timely manner.
• Preparation of quarterly management accounts.
• Preparation the quarterly reporting and annual reporting cycles.
• Preparation of VAT returns.
• Liaison with auditors to ensure smooth audit process if required.
• Assist with the creation and maintenance of client specific accounting procedures.
• Liaise with external contacts to obtain and provide required information.
• Attend client meetings in respect of accounting matters as required.
• Communicate to directors regarding outstanding work and situations involving the accounts department and its clients.
• Assist the Manager in analysing clients’ key performance indicators for submission with the management accounts.

  
For more information please contact Henry Turner