Investment Accountant

Your new company

A small boutique asset management business is looking for an investment Accountant to join their team in Central Bath to support its existing operations team. This is a great opportunity for a qualified accountant looking to move into more of an investment role who would like to progress their career with a well-established business.Your new role

The role will work with the existing operations teams to provide support to the investment managers and marketing team. The role will include:

• The role provides broad operational, compliance, and reporting support across the investment management process.
• Core responsibilities include validating and settling trades, managing cash and corporate actions, and ensuring accurate investment accounting, reconciliations, and NAV calculations.
• It also covers processing client transactions, maintaining accurate fund documentation, and keeping internal procedures and controls up to date.
• The position monitors fund performance and reconciles internal records with administrators, while overseeing third-party service providers to ensure high-quality support.
• It delivers client and internal reporting using tools like Bloomberg and Excel, supports investor screening and portfolio monitoring, and contributes data for marketing materials and presentations.
• Finally, it participates in cross-departmental projects and assists investment managers and the marketing team as needed.

What you'll need to succeed

• Graduate with a degree pass of at least a 2:1 and ideally a finance qualification, ideally ACA.
• Should be comfortable overseeing and using the investment accounting system and suggesting system improvements to react to client and business demands for information.
• Excellent PC skills with knowledge of Microsoft products are important. Excel ability is essential. Familiarity with Bloomberg would also be of benefit.
• A self-motivated team player with a "can do" attitude who is prepared to be flexible within a boutique environment.
• Strong analytical and writing skills, ability to demonstrate numeracy, accuracy and excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent integrity when making judgements.
• Must demonstrate problem-solving skills and ability to multitask within tight deadlines.

What you'll get in return

This is a great opportunity for an ambitious and hard-working candidate to join a boutique investment business with opportunities to progress. The client is offering a competitive salary along with the potential for good benefits and bonuses.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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