Fund Accounting - Associate

Overall Responsibilities

• Assist with the routine day‐to‐day accounting of high profiled Private Equity structures and investments.

• Ensure all work undertaken complies with fund documentation and relevant regulatory requirements.

• Deliver work in line with the Service Level Document.

• Prepare and self‐review all work to a high standard.

• Build and promote excellent working relationships with clients and colleagues.

• Communicate any issues with manager.

• Prepare the bookkeeping for Private Equity structures and investments.

• Prepare the posting and reconciliation of cash position for funds.

• Prepare and assist with the calculation and posting of accruals and prepayments.

• Assist with all aspects of the recording and reconciliation of investment fund positions.

• Assist with drafting and preparing responses to audit, investor and client queries.

• Maintain accurate records on AllVue and Excel working papers for funds and related entities.

• Receive continued in‐house professional development on accounting standards and industry updates. Qualifications

• Educated to degree level (or equivalent) (2:1 and above desirable).

• Meticulous and have an eye for detail and accuracy.

• Ability to work in a team and independently.

• A keen awareness and interest in the alternative asset classes.

• Good time management skills and being able to manage multiple deadlines.

• A desire to become a qualified accountant (ACCA or CIMA) supported by Standish.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.

• Strong communication and numeracy skills. Benefits

• Group Life Assurance

• Medical Insurance (optional)

• Pension

• Study Package

• Standish is committed to the development of its staff. It is committed to providing in‐house private equity training as well as financial support towards a professional qualification (ACCA).