What’s the role?

To deliver the financial reporting requirements for a high profile, complex private equity client, which may include a range of fund structures.

What you’ll be doing

Preparation of annual financial statements for PE fund and related entities in major GAAP (IFRS, US GAAP, UK GAAP)

Preparation of quarterly fund financial statements, investors capital account statements and other financial reports

Review of journal entries prepared by fund accountants and maintenance of general ledgers

Compile & review a full file of working papers/NAV Packs for all financial statements prepared

Liaise with auditors in respect of the financial audit of client entities as required

Ensure that financial statements prepared are completed and signed off within client, statutory or regulatory deadlines

Attend client meetings in respect of accounting matters as required

Identification of complex and significant accounting technical issues, if any

Assist in resolution of any accounting issues with Managers and Directors

Prepare drawdown, equalisation and distribution files

Analyse and interpret transaction documentation

Preparation and maintenance of fund fee computations (e.g. management fees, carried interest, etc.) in accordance with Limited Partnership Agreements and other source legal documentation

Oversight and supervision of more junior accountants and trainees

Ensure team adherence to internal company procedures including ISAE 3402 control environment

Development/enhancement of team specific procedures

Assist with the creation and maintenance of client specific accounting processes and procedures

Liaise with external contacts to obtain and provide required information

Assist with and contribute to ad hoc projects as required

The ideal background for this role:

At least actively studying towards a recognised accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA or equivalent), fully qualified accountant is preferrable but not required

At least 2 to 3 years accounting experience preferably in financial services industry but not required

Experience in producing financial statements to UK GAAP, US GAAP or IFRS

Experience of developing and coaching others on a one-to-one basis

Competent user of Microsoft Excel

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.

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