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Trainee Fund Accountant

  • Trainee/Graduate
  • Guernsey
  • Negotiable GBP / Year

PR/029564

Job Description

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Join a leading Fund Administration team and begin your career in financial services within a supportive and collaborative environment. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience across fund accounting, financial reporting and client servicing, while building a strong foundation for a long-term career in the funds industry.

What you’ll do

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date bookkeeping records for a portfolio of fund and corporate structures.
  • Prepare bank reconciliations, including the analysis of cash payments and receipts.
  • Assist with the setup and maintenance of entity, investor and related records within accounting systems.
  • Support the preparation of financial statements, investor reporting and other client deliverables within regulatory and client deadlines.
  • Manage and resolve queries from colleagues, clients, auditors and professional advisers in a timely and professional manner.
  • Deliver a high standard of client service and contribute to a positive client experience throughout the lifecycle of each relationship.
  • Work closely with senior team members to develop technical accounting knowledge and gain exposure to fund administration processes.
  • Ensure adherence to internal procedures, company policies and regulatory requirements at all times.

What you’ll need

  • A positive, personable and self-motivated approach, with a genuine willingness to learn.
  • Excellent numeracy skills and confidence working with financial information.
  • Strong computer literacy and the ability to learn new systems quickly.
  • An interest in building a career within technical financial services and fund administration.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships.
  • Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
  • The ability to work collaboratively, while also taking ownership of individual responsibilities.
  • A flexible and proactive approach, with strong organisational and problem-solving skills.

Why join?

  • Build expertise in fund accounting and administration while developing personally and professionally.
  • Learn from experienced professionals within a collaborative and supportive team environment.
  • Gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of fund and corporate structures.
  • Develop valuable technical and client-facing skills that will support your long-term career progression.
  • Take on meaningful responsibilities from the outset and contribute to the delivery of exceptional client service.
  • Access ongoing training and professional development opportunities as you build your career in financial services.

More information about this role is available upon request – contact the team today for further details.

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