Job Description

You will take ownership of the daily processing tasks for funds within a fund accounting team. You will be expected to consistently demonstrate exceptional internal and external service with clients, along with our core values of Integrity, Commitment and Performance.

• Each member of staff has responsibility to adhere to our policies and procedures. In particular, to ensure operational controls are carried out in accordance with agreed procedures and to ensure the ongoing mitigation of business risk. In this regard, regular training should be agreed with the departmental manager / team leader.
• Client Relationship: Point-of-contact for multiple clients (internal and external) at a daily operational level
• Liaising with Investment Managers, Depositaries and Brokers where issues arise with regards the day-to-day running of the fund
• Cash and Position Reconciliations via our FundRecs Velocity software.
• NAV Calculation
• Ensure deadlines are met by planning and scheduling effectively, including the use of our operational improvement software, Enlighten.
• To comply with appropriate internal controls within area of responsibility
• Ensuring that operational checklists are followed
• Prepare and maintain the procedures within the team
• To complete special projects and to perform other duties as required

What’s in it for you?

• A very competitive basic salary plus benefits.
• 23 days’ holiday to start, (rising to 25) plus Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to buy extra leave.
• Company matched pension scheme, private medical cover, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks…and plenty more.
• Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail and socializing, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology.
• The possibility of working from home, flexible working or working part-time options are available.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Accounting / Business or related Degree
• Accounting
• Fund Administration
• Strong MS Office skills – in particular Excel and Word
• 1-year minimum Fund Accounting or Financial Services experience
• FIS InvestOne (formerly SunGard)
• Fund Recs
• Accountancy part-qualified