Fund Accounting Manager

Meraki Talent Limited ,
Whiteley, Hampshire
Job Type: Full-time

Overview

Meraki Talent are currently working with an exciting global fund services client who are looking to appoint a Senior Fund Accounting Manager into their Real Assets business in Southampton. This role would suit technical qualified accountants (ACCA/ACA) with a good understanding of real estate/private debt or infrastructure funds. Responsibilities Managing the service delivery for the UK Real Assets business along with the Associate Director Lead a team of Financial Reporting Managers, administrators and accountants Manage the accounting of the more complex requirements of clients’ affairs within a team including the accounting of fund structures and property companies Quality / high-level review following the managers’ review of fund accounts, holding company accounts and property company accounts ensuring that all outputs are completed to a high standard Assist the managers with the review of all aspects of accounting matters for a team incorporating investor reports, management accounts, statutory financial statements and ad-hoc investor queries Quality / high-level review of UK VAT returns and CIS reporting to HMRC previously reviewed by the managers Oversight of administration, payments and cash management across structures Work closely with the managers to manage the audit process for all clients within the team, building strong relationships with audit firms Assist the managers with liaising with property managers of underlying real estate assets in their absence Background Considerable fund and / or property accounting experience supported by a relevant professional qualification (ACCA or ACA) Sound technical financial services knowledge Ideally a good understanding of real estate, infrastructure and private debt asset classes Computer literacy, word processing and spread sheet skills are essential.