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.

Job Description

• 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).