Fund Accountant

Your new company

Are you a driven fund accountant ready to take the next step in your career within a high-performing, globally respected environment? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading professional services firm specialising in alternative asset administration, supporting a prestigious client base across private equity, private credit, and real estate.

Renowned for technical excellence and a people-first culture, this organisation offers a dynamic, collaborative setting where ambitious professionals can genuinely progress.

Your new role

Reporting to a Manager / Associate Director, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality accounting services across a portfolio of alternative investment funds.

Key responsibilities include:

Reviewing financial transactions prepared by junior team members
Managing bookkeeping for more complex fund structures
Preparing bank and general ledger reconciliations
Producing treasury and liquidity reporting
Supporting bridging facility management and compliance reporting
Preparing drawdown and distribution notices
Assisting with VAT and corporate tax support files
Responding to investor queries and supporting investor relations
Producing management accounts, quarterly investor reports, and annual financial statements
Liaising with auditors, tax advisors, and legal professionals
Supervising and developing junior team members
Ensuring adherence to risk and quality control procedures
Contributing to process improvements and project initiatives

As you develop, you will gain increasing ownership of your own client portfolio and play a more strategic role in delivery.

What you'll need to succeed

To thrive in this role, you'll be technically strong, ambitious, and client-focused:

Studying towards ACA / ACCA / CIMA (or equivalent)

Experience with in alternative investment funds (private equity, private debt, or real estate preferred)
Understanding of technical standards such as FRS 102 (advantageous)

Experience with systems such as Allvue, Investran, or eFront (desirable)
Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
Excellent attention to detail with strong organisational ability

You'll also bring:

A proactive, self-starting mindset
Strong communication skills, comfortable in client-facing environments
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines under pressure
A solution-oriented and accountable approach
High professional standards and integrity

What you'll get in return

Exposure to high-profile and complex alternative investment structures
Clear, structured career progression with increasing responsibility
Full study support and ongoing professional development
A collaborative, high-performing team culture
Competitive salary and benefits package
The opportunity to make a tangible impact on a growing business

What you need to do now

If you're looking to accelerate your career in fund accounting and gain exposure to a high-quality client portfolio, this is an opportunity not to be missed.

Apply now with your updated CV or get in touch for a confidential discussion - roles of this calibre move quickly, so don't miss out.

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