Private Equity Accountant – Top Tier Banking Firm – Jersey, Channel Islands recruitment
The Opportunity
Our client is an award winning banking organisation with operations worldwide. Due to further growth, the firm has a rare opportunity for a Senior Fund Accountant to join their Private Equity accounting team. Based at their Jersey office in the Channel Islands, reporting into a Team Leader, you'll be responsible for the accounting and day to day administration for a series of private equity funds. You’ll also be overseeing the work of the more junior members in the team. Likewise you'll be managing the relationship with external clients, liaising regularly with senior management within these firms, as well as dealing with auditors. You will be involved in business planning and budget setting as well as getting involved with business development for the department.
Your Profile
The client is looking to meet with ACCA/CA/ACA qualified candidates with 1-2 years post qualification experience. The client is looking for evidence of solid experience preparing Private Equity accounts. The client will consider candidates from an audit background who have a strong track record of auditing private equity funds. You will need strong interpersonal skills as you will be dealing with senior management within your client base on a regular basis. Any supervisory experience is an advantage as you will be overseeing the work of the more junior members in the team.