Specialist, Fund/Client Accounting

Specialist, Fund/Client Accounting

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Specialist, Fund/Client Accounting to join our Global Institutional Accounting team. This role is located in Manchester.

In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:

• Assist in conducting accounting services on behalf of assigned clients and funds including driving Service Improvement plans, targeting efficiencies, enhancing processes and specialist review functions.
• Perform routine Fund/Client Accounting responsibilities under supervision, including completion of daily valuations related to assigned funds.
• Ensure all tasks are completed accurately and in a timely manner, escalating any issues to senior team members.
• Review exceptions related to fund activity, such as pricing & transactions, to ensure no incorrect prices or trades are included in the valuation.

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:

•     Financial industry knowledge preferred but not essential. 

•     Demonstrates and promotes strong attention to detail with effective organisational skills, and the ability to prioritise workload and escalate appropriately.

•     Strong written and verbal communication skills.

•     Strong numerical and analytical skills.

•     Experience of using Microsoft Office products, in particular utilising Excel spreadsheets. Experience using advanced functions would be desirable.

•     Quick to develop new skills and a pro-active approach to learning and training, with a focus on digital tools.

•     Understands and can respond to the varying demands experienced in a financial services environment.

•     Self-motivator with a desire to contribute to the team's successes.