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Senior Fund Accountant

Fund Accountant
Swindon
£38k + Benefits and Bonus

Cobalt is currently working with a global investment manager who are looking for a Fund Accountant to join their Real Estate and Infrastructure Operations Team.

This role would suit a Management Accountant who is actively studying their ACA /ACCA / CIMA qualifications. The successful candidate will be trained in Fund reporting for global real estate investments.

Responsibilities:

  • To prepare/review monthly Management Accounts including the analysis and reconciliation of Balance Sheet and Income Statement General Ledger items and completing Net Asset Value computations for communication to investors.

  • To produce monthly Management Information, including Liquidity Forecasts.

  • Coordination and control of quarterly client communications ensuring completion within specified timescales.

  • The calculation of Capital Gains Tax information to the client and the tracking of capital allowances and reporting to the relevant tax specialists.

  • To complete the computation, general ledger reconciliation and on-line submission of quarterly VAT Returns and payment of sums payable to HMRC.

  • To aid in the preparation of annual statutory Financial Statements, including supporting documents/workings. To liaise with internal and external auditors to ensure audits are planned and executed accordingly and financial statements are distributed to interested parties in accordance with required timescales.

  • To aid in the review and implementation of Property Asset acquisition and disposals pipeline.

  • To ensure continuous implementation and strict application of accounting standards and operational control

  • Any other duties that are deemed necessary that may occur from time to time

Requirements:

  • Part/Fully Qualified Accountant - ACCA, CIMA or ACA

  • Management Accounting experience

  • Clear and concise communicator with experience of working with colleagues at all levels

  • Solid financial accounting skills, including ability to analyse and interpret variances

  • Self-starter, deadline driven and can work on own initiative

  • Client Focus driven with proven experience

If you would like to be considered for this position then please respond with an up to date CV.