Trainee Fund Accountant
Aztec Group
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Southampton
Contract type: Full time

Reports to the Financial Reporting Manager
The purpose of this position is to assist with the routine day-to-day accounting of fund structures with the support of your Financial Reporting Manager. You will work as part of a small sub-team, working closely with Fund and Senior Fund Accountants.
What you'll be doing
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 truly independent, owner-managed 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:
The purpose of this position is to assist with the routine day-to-day accounting of fund structures with the support of your Financial Reporting Manager. You will work as part of a small sub-team, working closely with Fund and Senior Fund Accountants.
What you'll be doing
- Assist with all aspects of the bookkeeping of funds, management companies and associated fund structures
- Assist with all aspects of accounting matters, including the preparation, reconciliation and proofing of investor reports, statutory financial statements and ad hoc investor requests
- Assist with the completion of routine audit queries
- Prepare periodic bank reconciliations and provide or source supporting documentation evidencing transactions
- Maintain accurate records on eFront and Microsoft Excel working paper schedules for all aspects of bookkeeping
- Assist in the preparation and reconciliation of periodic direct and indirect tax returns
- Relevant A-Levels or Bachelor Degree in Accounting,
- A first experience (job or internship) in accounting would be a great plus,
- A desire to study towards a relevant professional qualification e.g ACCA/ACA is essential,
- Good computer literacy and interpersonal skills,
- An analytical mindset and ability to work to deadlines,
- A keen attention to detail and willingness to learn.
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 truly independent, owner-managed 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
- Regular social events
- Health and wellbeing programmes
- On-site parking
- Significant investment into your personal and professional development
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