Senior Accountant - Private Equity

Currently recruiting on behalf of a leading Private Equity firm for an experienced senior accountant to join their tea. This is a great opportunity to join a market leading firm based in the City, where you will get the chance to manage an existing team as well as being directly involved in client relationship management. This is an immdiate vacancy, with the manager looking to book in interviews in the coming weeks.

Responsibilities;

• Responsible for overseeing the smooth running of relationship with designated clients
• Ensuring that work is appropriately allocated across the team both to meet client deadlines and provide development opportunities for individuals within the team
• Ensuring that the team receives constructive support and are trained adequately to carry out their role effectively
• Assist and resolve technical and operational issues raised by the team
• Perform first or second reviews of designated client accounts and for other teams as required
• Actively identify ways of improving the efficiency and minimising the risk to the business
• To be a role model to all Client Service staff

Key Skills;

• Qualified Accountant or qualified by experience
• Strong knowledge of Private Equity Industry and Fund Administration Sector
• Strong Excel skills including understanding best practices in reviewing financial models
• Experience of providing services to multiple clients and managing client relationships
• Excellent organisational, prioritisation and interpersonal skills
• Experience of managing trainee accountants
• Experience in developing individuals up to the standard required of a Client Services Accountant
• Good communication skills with Senior Management and other internal departments