Fund Accountant

Are you a qualified accountant with experience in fund accounting and a keen eye for detail?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Fund Accountant to join our growing Fund Services team. Working closely with the Fund Accounting Manager and Senior Fund Accountants, you'll provide accounting and reporting services to a diverse portfolio of fund clients investing across private equity, real estate and private debt.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and supportive team where you'll gain exposure to a broad range of fund structures and transactions while helping to shape the continued growth of our fund accounting offering. You'll work with industry-leading technology, develop your technical expertise and build strong relationships with clients and colleagues across our global business.

If you would like to join an ambitious and forward-thinking firm whose inclusive culture and values recognise that its people are fundamental to its success, we would love to hear from you.

Applications closing date: 19 November

About the role

In this role, you'll:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records within fund accounting systems, including Viewpoint and Private Capital Suite (Investran)
• Accurately record and reconcile complex fund transactions, ensuring a thorough understanding of underlying activity
• Assist with the preparation of financial statements and periodic client reporting, including capital account statements and net asset valuations
• Support the delivery of monthly, quarterly and bi-annual reporting requirements, ensuring quality and timeliness
• Assist with client audits and liaise effectively with auditors to meet agreed deadlines
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and clients to manage priorities and ensure service delivery expectations are met
• Contribute to a consistent and integrated Fund Services offering across jurisdictions
• Maintain compliance with firm policies, procedures and professional standards

About you – essential requirements

• Qualified accountant or qualified by relevant experience, with sound technical knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS
• Demonstrable experience in a fund accounting environment
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience using accounting systems, ideally Private Capital Suite (Investran)
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work to agreed deadlines
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Any qualification level stated in this job description is intended as a guide only. All candidates are welcome to apply and will be considered based on their relevant technical knowledge, skills and experience.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. If you need this job description or the application form in an alternative format, or if you would like to discuss the recruitment process with our recruitment team, please email [email protected].