Fund Accountant

About the role

A Fund Accountant is needed to join a growing Fund Services team, working closely with the Fund Accounting Manager and Senior Fund Accountants. The role provides accounting and reporting services to a diverse portfolio of fund clients investing in private equity, real estate and private debt. It suits a qualified accountant with fund accounting experience who wants exposure to a wide range of fund structures and transactions.

Key responsibilities

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

Required profile

• 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 attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work to agreed deadlines
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, able to work independently and in a team

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience using accounting systems, ideally Private Capital Suite (Investran)