Assistant Manager Accounting - Asset Manager Services (Fund)

About the role

Ocorian's Asset Manager Services team supports asset managers with the operational and regulatory complexity of growth, acting as an extension of their teams. This Assistant Manager Accounting role covers a portfolio of funds, ensuring reporting deadlines are met and client accounting requirements are delivered in line with contractual obligations.

Key responsibilities

• Understand the entities in the fund structure, their transactions and reporting requirements.
• Maintain a process for timely delivery of client accounting requirements for all entities in the allocated portfolio.
• Apply current accounting standards (UK GAAP, IFRS or US GAAP) and best practice to account production.
• Set up reporting procedures for new funds and entities based on fund documents and client requirements.
• Support the administration team so that bookkeeping is timely and accurate.
• Calculate Net Asset Values in line with each fund's requirements.
• Liaise with clients and professional advisers on account production timetables, attend board and client meetings to present accounts, and liaise with auditors on audit completion.
• Ensure regulatory and statutory reporting is met and that Ocorian's policies and procedures are followed and improved.
• Attend client meetings in place of or alongside the Senior Manager to advise on administrative matters.

Required profile

• ACCA/ACA fully qualified, or equivalent experience.
• Desirable: finance industry or accounting experience in private equity, real estate or corporate environments.
• Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication, attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to interact with colleagues at all levels.

Required skills

• Solid accounting and technical accounting knowledge.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong IT skills.

What we offer

• Competitive salary; globally hybrid working (details confirmed during the interview).
• Flexible working hours.
• Private pension plan fully paid by the company after probation.
• Private medical insurance with catastrophe cover, fully paid by the company.
• Employee recognition program and spot bonuses.