Senior Fund Accountant - Real Assets

TL;DR

Senior Fund Accountant - Real Assets (Fund Accounting): Perform day-to-day accounting for complex fund structures, including investor report preparation, reconciliations, and statutory financial statements with an accent on tax return preparation, audit query resolution, and maintaining accurate Excel working papers. Focus on supporting investor reporting accuracy, completing bank reconciliations with transaction evidence, and mentoring junior staff while contributing to strategic projects.

Location: St Helier

Company

hirify.global provides fund lifecycle services with a focus on operational excellence and long-term client partnerships.

What you will do

• Bookkeep a complex range of funds, management companies, and associated fund structures while liaising with clients and intermediaries.
• Prepare, reconcile, and proof investor reports; produce statutory financial statements; handle ad-hoc investor queries.
• Resolve routine audit queries and support audit completion activities.
• Perform periodic bank reconciliations and maintain supporting documentation for transactions.
• Maintain accurate records and Microsoft Excel working paper schedules for accounting activities.
• Prepare and reconcile periodic direct and indirect tax returns; mentor junior staff under senior supervision.

Requirements

• Part-qualified with a relevant professional qualification (preferably ACCA Professional level or ACA Advanced level).
• Previous industry experience.
• Strong financial services experience.
• Computer literacy skills are essential.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible, hybrid working.
• Competitive salary with a discretionary bonus scheme.
• Generous holiday allowance and pension scheme.
• Private medical insurance (including eye care), permanent health insurance, and life assurance.
• Ability to work abroad for up to 3 weeks per annum and worldwide travel insurance.
• Training through hirify.global Academy and investment in personal and professional development.

Hiring process

• Interviews and discussions focused on accounting experience, professional qualification progress, and fit for client-facing work.
• Assessment of technical accounting knowledge and ability to work with Excel and reporting processes.