Description
Our client is a specialist fund accounting team working across venture capital clients in Guernsey. The team provides hands-on accounting and reporting services in a fast-paced, innovative environment and is recruiting for an August intake of Trainee Fund Accountants.
Intake: August
The Trainee Fund Accountant will undertake bookkeeping, accounting and reporting for a portfolio of venture capital funds, supporting Fund Accountants and Senior Fund Accountants to prepare well-presented client deliverables within agreed deadlines and in line with the firm’s policies and procedures.
Key responsibilities
• Complete relevant training to gain an understanding of different clients and fund structures.
• Undertake bookkeeping, accounting and reporting for a tailored portfolio of venture capital funds and support more complex client work when required.
• Assist in producing quarterly management accounts and annual audited accounts in accordance with IFRS and FRS102.
• Support audit and tax processes by responding to requests and providing required information.
• Work closely with the Fund Administration team to ensure accounting records are accurate and transactions are recorded correctly.
• Attend professional qualification courses and undertake exams towards completion of a recognised accounting qualification.
Person specification
• A self-starter with the ability to pick up work accurately and to perform under pressure.
• Excellent communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with colleagues, clients and stakeholders.
• Strong computer literacy and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of the financial services industry is desirable.
Qualifications
• A-Level qualifications/equivalent or university education.
• English and Maths GCSEs (or equivalent) are essential.
What’s in it for you?
• A structured trainee programme within a specialist venture capital fund accounting team.
• Hands-on exposure to fund accounting, audit and tax processes across a varied portfolio of venture capital clients.
• Support to study towards a professional accounting qualification.
For more information on this role, please get in touch. Email: admin@blinkrecruitment.gg
Intake: August
The Trainee Fund Accountant will undertake bookkeeping, accounting and reporting for a portfolio of venture capital funds, supporting Fund Accountants and Senior Fund Accountants to prepare well-presented client deliverables within agreed deadlines and in line with the firm’s policies and procedures.
Key responsibilities
• Complete relevant training to gain an understanding of different clients and fund structures.
• Undertake bookkeeping, accounting and reporting for a tailored portfolio of venture capital funds and support more complex client work when required.
• Assist in producing quarterly management accounts and annual audited accounts in accordance with IFRS and FRS102.
• Support audit and tax processes by responding to requests and providing required information.
• Work closely with the Fund Administration team to ensure accounting records are accurate and transactions are recorded correctly.
• Attend professional qualification courses and undertake exams towards completion of a recognised accounting qualification.
Person specification
• A self-starter with the ability to pick up work accurately and to perform under pressure.
• Excellent communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with colleagues, clients and stakeholders.
• Strong computer literacy and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of the financial services industry is desirable.
Qualifications
• A-Level qualifications/equivalent or university education.
• English and Maths GCSEs (or equivalent) are essential.
What’s in it for you?
• A structured trainee programme within a specialist venture capital fund accounting team.
• Hands-on exposure to fund accounting, audit and tax processes across a varied portfolio of venture capital clients.
• Support to study towards a professional accounting qualification.
For more information on this role, please get in touch. Email: admin@blinkrecruitment.gg