Fund Accountant (Belfast)

Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

11/18/2024

When you join KPMG Ireland, you are joining a community of over 4,200 employees who collectively work together, both in person and virtually, to achieve their full potential.

We are known as an organisation who want you to come as you are and do work that truly matters. Joining KPMG Ireland is an opportunity to enhance your career, not only in the work that you enjoy doing, but equally through the global connections that you make, the lifelong learning that you can accomplish and the chance to make your mark.

Are you our next Fund Accountant?

Location: Belfast, as part of our hybrid working model.

Grade: Business Consultant

Contract type: 12-month fixed term contract

A Snapshot Of Your Peer Group

• Relevant third level degree in finance or related field - Finance, Business or Accounting
• Relevant certifications (ACCA, ACA or part-qualified, CPA / CFA)
• Minimum of 1 - 3 years’ work experience in a related field
• Outstanding communication skills, both oral and written
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team and meet deadlines
• High-level proficiency in Excel
• Experience with financial reporting (in line with IFRS / US GAAP requirements)
• Previous experience in Fund Accounting or Fund Services would be an advantage
  
  
  

Your responsibilities and achievements will evolve as you enhance your career with us. Here is what you can initially expect:

• Obtain raw client data and follow processes using technology to cleanse, map and format as required
• Manage the production and review of financial statements, ensuring relevant accounting and reporting requirements are met
• Document thorough review of accounts and completion of relevant checklists
• Liaise and assist with audit queries on annual and semi-annual financial accounts
• Liaise directly with our clients, ensuring a consistently high quality service
• Assist with training / mentoring of new staff
  
  
  

Your Team

You will be joining KPMG’s Managed Solutions & Services team, we have extensive capability in financial services, working with many of the world’s leading financial institutions and bringing deep sector insights to our clients. We bring tailored, multi-disciplined solutions which address the challenges associated with one off projects for our clients, leveraging:

• Programme management,
• Tools and technology to assist with programme delivery,
• Resources to execute the programme,
• Senior management to drive productivity and deliver the quality outcome desired.
• KPMG Managed Service & Solutions - KPMG Ireland
  
  
  

Here’s how KPMG can benefit more than just your career:

Benefits

All of our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:

• Discounted health insurance
• The purchase of additional annual leave
• Frequent social events to help you build your network
• Early finish Fridays on bank holiday weekends and throughout the summer months.
• Relocation assistance for those moving to Ireland
• Complimentary access to a range of Learning & Development programmes including LinkedIn Learning.
  
  
  

Career progression

When you join KPMG, your performance manager will support you to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one. You will also receive continuous support from our award-winning Business School where you will be continuously encouraged to deepen your knowledge and expertise within your chosen career path.

In addition to this, we are the only one of the Big Four firms to announce promotions four times per year, giving you frequent opportunities for progression throughout your career with us.

Inclusion & Diversity

Inclusion, diversity, and equity are part of who we are at KPMG. We embrace diversity of background, experience, and perspective and we’re committed to inclusion and equity at every level. At KPMG, we want to attract and retain the best talent. We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and building a culture where we support all our people to achieve their potential. Visit https://home.kpmg/ie/en/home/careers/graduate/inclusion-diversity.html to learn more.

Apply

If you are interested in the above role, please submit a CV via the apply button. If you have any specific queries on the role, please contact Sharon Griffin ( sharon.griffin@kpmg.ie )

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Please note we do not require Agency assistance for this role.

By clicking apply to this role your application will not only be considered for this position, but your details will be stored on our database and may be considered for similar future positions that may arise. This means that the personal data contained in your application and provided to KPMG as part of the application process may be retained by us for up to 18 months from the date of your application and you hereby agree to that. If you do not wish your details to be stored on our recruitment database, please email careers@kpmg.ie stating this and we will ensure that such information is not stored other than for the purposes of this application.