Junior Associate - Accounting

Company Description

We’re a leading Investor Services group offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide.  We employ a global workforce of 6,500+ people across 24 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$857 billion. We work with 13 of the world’s top-15 private equity firms.

Our services are underpinned by a Group-wide commitment to ESG and best-in-class technology including a global data platform and innovative proprietary tools supported by in-house experts.

Above all, what makes us different is our people. Operating as trusted partners to our clients, we deliver intelligent solutions through a combination of technical expertise and strong relationships based on deep client understanding. 

We’re driven by our Group purpose, to power people and possibilities.

Job Description

Launch your accounting career with IQ-EQ as a Junior Associate – Client Accounting, where you'll gain hands-on experience across a broad range of accounting, tax, and regulatory activities while learning from experienced professionals. This entry-level opportunity is ideal for an ambitious graduate or part-qualified accounting professional looking to build a strong technical foundation in a fast-paced and supportive environment. You'll play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting client deliverables, and developing practical expertise in accounting processes, compliance requirements, and financial reporting. 

What You Will Do  

• You'll assist with daily bookkeeping activities, accounting records maintenance, and the preparation of periodic accounts and accounting files. 
• You'll support accounting and tax processes by preparing data for tax computations, completing simple tax calculations, and assisting with tax return submissions.
• You'll assist with transfer instructions, client queries, and other routine accounting activities, ensuring work is completed accurately and on time. 
• You'll compile, update, complete, and upload regulatory surveys, forms, and financial statements through the relevant online platforms.
• ​​​​​​​You'll maintain planning information, perform quality checks on financial statements, identify and escalate client issues, and ensure compliance with information security requirements. 

Qualifications

About You  

• You hold a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or you’re partly qualified ACA or ACCA. 
• You have a basic understanding of accounting principles and a keen interest in developing your technical accounting skills.
• You're comfortable using Microsoft Word and Excel and be confident working with financial data and systems.
• You're fluent in English and eager to learn, grow, and take on new challenges in a professional environment.
• Knowledge of IFRS or other relevant accounting standards would be an advantage

Additional Information

Sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining long-term relationships with all our stakeholders – including our employees, clients, and local communities – while also reducing our impact on our natural environment.   

There is always more we can, and should do, to improve – whether in relation to our people, our clients, our planet, or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture for our people, led by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee.  

Our learning and development programmes and systems (including PowerU and MyCampus) enable us to invest in growing our employees’ careers, while our hybrid working approach supports our employees in achieving balance and flexibility while remaining connected to their colleagues. We want to empower our 6,500+ employees - from 94 nationalities, across 24 countries - to each achieve their potential.  Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support women managers launching their first fund, in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced.   

We’re committed to growing relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients’ sustainability and success leads to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.