Client Accountant - Funds
Location
Newcastle upon Tyne | United Kingdom
Job description
Job Description
Every day brings a new challenge so
you’ll need to be a team player at heart, with an eye for detail and
great organisational skills so you can prioritise your day to ensure
deadlines are met and timelines are adhered to. You will be responsible
for the management of designated Private Equity or Real Estate Fund
Clients.
This position has the option of being 100% remote for UK based candidates.
Responsibilities
- Day to day responsibility for the management of designated Private Equity or Real Estate Clients.
- Review quarterly and annual financial statements and reports.
- Work
closely with your line Manager and Technical & Training Team to
ensure financial statements meet the Funds’ reporting requirements, eg
UK GAAP or IFRS.
- Review investor drawdown calculations to ensure accuracy of figures as Funds seek access to their commitments from investors.
- Review
investor distribution calculations to ensure the flow of funds from the
sale of an investment are accurately recorded so that proceeds are
appropriately allocated and paid to investors.
- Ensure the
accurate communication of all cash movements between the Fund and its
Investors through the issuance of relevant notices to investors.
- Oversee
the preparation and completion process of Client deliverables including
agreeing timetables with Clients, and thereafter monitoring progress
against these to ensure deliverables are on track.
- Conduct regular Client calls with CFO or Financial controller to ensure open and effective communication at all times.
Tasks
- Responsible for mentoring and supporting other staff as an expert on designated clients and funds.
- Gain
a good understanding of the accounting framework for each designated
client (as prescribed in the Fund’s legal documentation, the LPA) and
ensure the movement of funds and transactions are treated in accordance
with this framework.
- Contribute ideas to improve processes to either gain efficiencies or reduce risk.
Qualifications
- Higher level education, IATI qualification or equivalent.
- ACCA/ ACA/CIMA qualified, Qualified by Experience or equivalent.
- Previous
experience working in a professional office environment. Ideally
working in financial services or accounting practice working on multiple
client relationships.
- Ideally has experience reviewing working
paper files and Financial Statements, including disclosures or
alternatively can demonstrate strong accounting background through
previous experience and CPD.
- Management of client relationships and experience with resolving issues directly with clients.
- Experience in supporting and mentoring less experienced team members.
- Intermediate Excel skills.
Additional information At IQ EQ Group we want you to reach your full potential. We offer an inclusive and diverse environment to support your career aspirations. With a strong emphasis on continuous learning and a holistic approach to your professional and personal development. We also offer opportunities across our service lines and our international network of offices.
Company description IQ-EQ is a leading Investor Services group which combines global expertise with an unwavering focus on client service delivery. We support fund managers, global companies, family offices and private clients operating worldwide.
For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.
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