Junior Fund Accountant – Fund Services at JTC Group

PURPOSE OF JOB

• We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated individual to join our accounting team as a Junior Fund Accountant (JFA). As an integral part of JTC, the JFA will provide essential support in various financial tasks, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to established accounting procedures. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with the accounting team to maintain accurate financial records, process invoices and payments, and assist with other accounting functions. This role offers an excellent opportunity for growth and development within the accounting field. It is an accounting focused role and includes the bookkeeping and/or financial statements preparation for corporate and/or fund structures.

MAIN RESOINSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Assist with the preparation, verification, and processing of payments.
• Accurately record and reconcile financial transactions in the general ledger and subsidiary ledgers.
• Adhere to Risk & Compliance procedures in relation to regulatory requirements and JTC Values.
• Assist with monitoring client mailboxes and escalate issues where necessary.
• Assist with finalisation of audit within relevant deadlines by collating supporting documents.
• Assist with roll forwards, transposing, casting, and cross-referencing as part of the production of financial statements.
• Assist with the collation of supporting information and updating schedules for the preparation and filing of tax and VAT returns.
• Assist with periodic accounting procedures, including cash postings, raising payables, and reconciliations.
• Assist with adhoc tasks, carry out duties including projects and delegated responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• A relevant tertiary qualification including accounting; finance; investments.
• One year proven experience as an Accounts Assistant, Accounting Clerk, or similar role.
• Familiarity with relevant accounting regulations and compliance requirements is a plus.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and accounting software.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good communication and planning skills.