Accounts Officer

Are you looking to develop a career in finance within a global business?

Join us at Link Group and you’ll not only develop your career with us but you’ll have the opportunity to work with a multi-national company, working with clients drawn from the world’s most prestigious financial institutions.

In return you will receive first class training to develop your skills increasingly in demand internationally - a passport to work in the major cities of the world. With major growth expected in alternative investment funds in the next ten years to meet increased global demand this is an opportunity not to be missed.

Link Group is a market-leader in providing technology-enabled administration solutions to the financial services industry with over 7,000 employees working across 17 jurisdictions, including Australasia, Asia and Europe. Our clients include some of the world’s largest corporations including those listed on the FTSE 250.

**Overview**

**Key Accountabilities and Main Responsibilities**
- Prepare all net asset value calculations, cash reports, loan compliance certificates and any other periodic reports for each client.
- Prepare management accounts and accompanying schedules as applicable.
- Assist with daily administration for a portfolio of clients and ensure all work completed in a timely and accurate manner.
- Processing of invoices, trades and bank transactions onto fund accounting system, custodian trading system and bank payments system in accordance with business policies and procedures.
- Assist with client auditor queries and liaise with auditor as required.
- Assist with preparation of half year and annual statutory accounts together with related information.
- Assist in ensuring funds operate within the fund rules and regulations.
- Assist in effective implementation of on-boarding new business and fund changes.
- Maintain operational data for KPI reporting.
- Maintain and enhance technical accounting knowledge

**Experience & Personal Attributes**
- Graduate or currently studying ACA/ACCA/CIMA with 1-2 years relevant experience.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate effectively (written & oral) at all levels
- Demonstrably methodical and highly organised with a proven ability to meet deadlines
- Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Previous experience of Yardi Voyager and/or Simcorp Dimeson (desirable)
- Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and dedicated
- Innovation, change and continuous improvement
- Attention to detail
- Capable of managing multiple concurrent tasks in a demanding business environment
- Able to work with internal and external stakeholders at all levels, including senior management
- Able to use own initiative and the ability to work through issues with mínimal supervision

**What’s in it for you?**
- A very competitive basic salary plus benefits.
- 23 days’ holiday to start, (rising to 25) plus Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to buy extra leave.
- Company matched pension scheme, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks and plenty more.
- Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology.
- The possibility of a hybrid work approach.
- You’ll get the chance to follow your chosen career path anywhere in Link Group. You’ll be joining a network of 7,000 experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple teams and countries. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career and we’ll provide the support you need to do just that.

**What we hope you’ll do next**:
We’re an equal opportunity employer, which means we’ll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion and we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Link Group is a leading fund administration and share registry specialist. We are a market leading provider of technology-enabled administration solutions, continually developing our offerings to expand with our clients' needs. Since our inception, Link Group has been entrusted by clients to handle sensitive data in a secure and confidential manner. Our core businesses of fund administration and securities registration are complemented by our expertise in digital solutions and data analytics.

We are a leading independent Authorised Fund Manager and provider of fund administration and transfer agency services.

We leverage our specialist knowledge and technology to support traditional and alternative funds in UK, Ireland, Luxembourg and Australia. With a focus on strong governance, regulatory expertise and risk managem