Fund Accounting - Associate at Standish Management

<div class="content-intro"><div>&nbsp;</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>&nbsp;</div></div><p><strong>Overall Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Assist with the routine day‐to‐day accounting of high profiled Private Equity structures and investments.</li> <li>Ensure all work undertaken complies with fund documentation and relevant regulatory requirements.</li> <li>Deliver work in line with the Service Level Document.</li> <li>Prepare and self‐review all work to a high standard.</li> <li>Build and promote excellent working relationships with clients and colleagues.</li> <li>Communicate any issues with manager.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Job Description</strong></p> <ul> <li>Prepare the bookkeeping for Private Equity structures and investments.</li> <li>Prepare the posting and reconciliation of cash position for funds.</li> <li>Prepare and assist with the calculation and posting of accruals and prepayments.</li> <li>Assist with all aspects of the recording and reconciliation of investment fund positions.</li> <li>Assist with drafting and preparing responses to audit, investor and client queries.</li> <li>Maintain accurate records on AllVue and Excel working papers for funds and related entities.</li> <li>Receive continued in‐house professional development on accounting standards and industry updates.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li>Educated to degree level (or equivalent) (2:1 and above desirable).</li> <li>Meticulous and have an eye for detail and accuracy.</li> <li>Ability to work in a team and independently.</li> <li>A keen awareness and interest in the alternative asset classes.</li> <li>Good time management skills and being able to manage multiple deadlines.</li> <li>A desire to become a qualified accountant (ACCA or CIMA) supported by Standish.</li> <li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.</li> <li>Strong communication and numeracy skills.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Benefits</strong></p> <ul> <li>Group Life Assurance</li> <li>Medical Insurance (optional)</li> <li>Pension</li> <li>Study Package</li> <li>Standish is committed to the development of its staff. It is committed to providing in‐house<br>private equity training as well as financial support towards a professional qualification (ACCA).</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p>