Trainee Accountant

What’s the role?

This is a unique opportunity to join as a Trainee Accountant in a dynamic and fast-growing private equity fund administration service provider in our Southampton office. The main activities of the department are fund accounting, financial reporting, net asset value calculation, capital calls, distributions, and investor reporting.

What you’ll be doing

• Perform daily cash reconciliations, ensuring transactions are settled in a timely manner
• Book daily transactions in the internal accounting system within agreed portfolio timescales
• Monitor and manage outstanding / overdue payments
• Ensure all supporting documentation is received and filed as per internal procedures
• Prepare, book and send capital calls and distributions to investors (including the preparation of legal documentation)
• Collect, process and control capital calls and distributions received from target investments
• Collect, analyze and reconcile target capital account information
• Prepare payments by verifying documentation and requesting disbursements
• Liaise with external providers to provide documents supporting the preparation of tax returns (CIT, MBT, NTW and VAT)
• Provide any information requested by internal teams or clients promptly and smoothly
• Other day-to-day administrative tasks as required

The ideal background for this role:

   * = Desirable

Qualifications

• University degree in Accounting & Finance or similar 
• Be studying* or have a willingness to study towards an appropriate accounting qualification (ACCA/ACA)

Experience

• Direct experience of producing Management accounts and Financial statements*
• Real Estate or Private Equity fund experience*
• Caseware / Investran / BOB 50 / Yardi experience*
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Experience in keeping the accounting transaction up to date and producing financial statements to IFRS or other appropriate standards for a range of entities*

Knowledge & Skills

• An awareness and understanding of the local finance industry, legislation and regulatory requirements in which we operate*
• Knowledge of Luxembourg corporate laws and structures, any specific PERE sector knowledge (e.g. SOPARFI, SICAR, SIF, RAIF, SLP)*
• Working knowledge of IFRS or other appropriate accounting standards*
• Proficient in written and verbal English, any other language is considered an asset
• Ability to write concise emails, take meeting notes, and assist in document preparation
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Proactive with good analytical and problem-solving skills

Role Location/Hybrid Schedule

This role is based in our Southampton office. Although the nature of most of the roles within Gen II cannot be classed as totally flexible, there is scope in some cases for a form of Agile Working. The different ways in which Agile Working can be undertaken is dependent on the demands and needs of the business, the office space available and the individual’s preferences and circumstances.