Assistant Manager, Accounting

21 hours ago

Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom Gen II Fund Services Full time

What's the role?

This is a unique opportunity to assist our Luxembourg team with the management of day-to-day accounting services to ensure that the team consistently meet deadlines and always provide a first-class and highly professional service. The right candidate will thrive in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment and be part of the team to further develop the business through its growth journey.

What you'll be doing

  • Assist with the preparation and review of all client & Investor specific deliverables, Net Asset Value calculations, Financial Statements, partner capital statements, capital call and distribution allocations and notices.
  • Review journal entries, including cash and non-cash transactions. Perform a thorough, detailed review of trial balance, supporting work papers, waterfall schedules, preferred return calculations, IRRs.
  • Prepare and review capital events activities, including capital call allocations & notices, capital distribution allocations & notices, and ensure all supporting documentation are filed as per internal procedures.
  • Actively participate in weekly calls with clients as per engagement needs.
  • Demonstrate understanding of the fund governing documents, industry guides, GAAP.
  • Ensure control processes are adhered to and complex matters escalated appropriately.
  • Actively participate in new client onboarding and fund setup (including and not limited to building financial statements, dashboards, footnote disclosures, waterfalls, and management fee calculation files.
  • Lead the coordination of year-end audits.
  • Liaise with external providers to provide documents supporting the preparation of tax returns (CIT, MBT, NTW and VAT).
  • Coordinate ad hoc requests as needed (e.g., audit confirms, quarterly KPIs, contribute to due diligence reviews).
  • Coordinate with Manager on delegating tasks to team members.
  • Assist junior level employees in career development goals.
  • Provide training and guidance to Junior fund accountants.
  • Participate in evaluating talent by providing constructive, actionable feedback to the direct line manager.
  • Ensure Gen II best practices and key policies are applied, and any significant issues are brought to the mangers attention.

The ideal background for this role:

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or a recognised accounting qualification (ACA / ACCA)
  • A minimum of 4 years' practical accounting work experience
  • Good knowledge of Luxembourg corporate laws and private equity fund structures - Desirable
  • Good Knowledge of US & LUX GAAP - Desirable
  • Strong knowledge of waterfall calculations.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including contributing to and being part of a strong team spirit.
  • Result-orientated with a sense of responsibility and commitment to delivering quality work.
  • Ability to work autonomously, taking full ownership of assigned responsibilities.
  • Excellent organizational skills complemented by a "can do" attitude.
  • Competency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Role Location/Hybrid Schedule

This role will be 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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