Aztec group

Trainee Fund Accountant - Real Assets - Team 04

Guernsey Full Time

Reports to Financial Reporting Manager

Whilst studying for your accountancy qualifications, you will assist with the routine day-to-day accounting and administration of a variety of corporate entities and trusts acting as Special Purpose Vehicles within fund structures under the direction of a Financial Reporting Manager.

Key responsibilities:

  • Assist with all aspects of the accounting of corporate entities and trusts including bookkeeping, interim and annual accounts preparation and ad hoc reporting
  • Assist with some aspects of company secretarial matters including the preparation of filings for companies house and other regulatory bodies
  • Undertake routine office and clerical tasks where necessary
  • Maintain accurate client records within Viewpoint and other company systems

Skills, knowledge, expertise:

  • The candidate will be expected to study for a relevant professional qualification (supported by the Aztec Group)
  • Basic technical knowledge (relevant in-house training to be provided through the Aztec Academy)
  • Computer literacy skills are essential
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • A positive attitude and willingness to learn
  • You are required to hold full Guernsey work rights. Unfortunately, we are not able to provide visa sponsorship or work permits for trainee positions

Why choose the Aztec Group? 

  • A structured trainee programme that includes full support for your professional qualification, including fees
  • Dedicated study leave allocation
  • Competitive salary, discretionary annual bonus and generous benefits package from day one
  • A hybrid working model - the best of both worlds!
  • In-house support from our learning and development team, the Aztec Academy
  • An in-depth, global induction
  • Personalised career development plans
  • A whole host of employee wellbeing, engagement initiatives and social events
  • A buddy scheme to help you settle in
  • A friendly and supportive, inclusive and diverse working environment

And so much more...

We will provide the training, both in house for relevant technical knowledge and also professional qualifications to enhance your professional development. You will need to be quick to learn new systems and great with people, as close working relationships between our colleagues and clients is at the heart of what we do.