Client Accountant - Funds

About the role

IQ-EQ, a global investor services group with deep expertise in private markets, is hiring a Client Accountant for its funds practice in Newcastle upon Tyne. The role acts as the day-to-day front office contact for private equity, real estate, credit or debt fund clients, within a supportive team that manages deliverables and resolves issues proactively.

Key responsibilities

• Build strong client relationships, act as a key point of contact and take ownership of client deliverables, queries and reporting deadlines
• Strengthen technical accounting knowledge through complex fund structures, financial reporting, NAV calculations and regulatory requirements
• Develop an end-to-end understanding of the fund lifecycle, from daily accounting and reconciliations to financial statements and investor reporting
• Work closely with clients, investment managers, auditors and other stakeholders
• Take ownership of your portfolio, manage competing priorities and support junior team members

Required profile

• Higher education qualification (e.g. IATI) and ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualification, qualified by experience, or equivalent
• 3+ years of experience in a professional office, ideally in financial services or an accounting practice managing multiple client relationships
• Strong accounting expertise, including reviewing working papers and financial statements (with disclosures)
• Proven experience managing client relationships and resolving issues directly with clients

Required skills

• Intermediate Excel
• Accounting and financial reporting

What we offer

• Remuneration based on market rates, proportional to qualifications and experience
• Pension scheme with generous employer contribution
• Private health and dental cover, life assurance, discounted gym membership, eye test and corporate GP
• 25 days paid leave plus UK public holidays, with enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave
• Flexible working arrangements available
• Structured career progression and professional development support