Trainee Fund Accountant
Company Description
Welcome to HIGHVERN. We are an award-winning provider of private wealth, fund and corporate administration services
Key Accountabilities:
Ensure up to date and accurate bookkeeping of all fund and corporate structures.
Preparation of bank reconciliations for a portfolio of clients, including analysis of cash payments and receipts.
With supervision of a senior member of the team, an initial set-up of entity, investor and other data cards as required in the accounting system.
Working under supervision of a senior member of the team delivery of financial statements, specialised investor and other reporting within client / regulatory timescales.
Provide proactive query management and resolution for items raised by colleagues, clients, their advisors and auditors.
Provision of exceptional service levels and client experience for clients and related parties throughout the whole life-cycle.
Adherence to all company workflows, policies and procedures.
Skills, Knowledge & Experience Required:
Positive, personable, self-motivated and a willingness to learn.
Understanding of the requirements of quality client service.
Excellent numeracy and computer literacy skills are essential.
Ability to work collaboratively and flexibly.
Good interpersonal and communication skills, together with attention to detail, are required to develop close working relationships with colleagues, clients and business contacts.
Interest in pursuing a career in technical financial services.
Preferred Minimum Qualifications:
A ‘levels in relevant subjects
- Team
- Positions in Jersey
- Location
- St Helier, Jersey
About Highvern
Highvern works across fund, corporate and private capital services.
We support alternative investment managers across private equity, venture capital, real estate, infrastructure and private debt, providing administration and regulated services throughout the fund lifecycle.
We also deliver corporate administration, accounting, governance and company secretarial services, alongside private capital services for families, entrepreneurs and family offices.
Our teams work collaboratively across disciplines, combining technology, expertise and sound judgement to deliver exceptional client service. We’re not trying to be everywhere, we focus on the markets our clients need us. From Jersey, Norway, Sweden, Cayman Islands, Guernsey, UK, Ireland and South Africa, our teams combine deep local knowledge with international capability.