Fund Accounting Manager

About the role

As the Fund Accounting Manager you will lead a high‑performing team delivering fund accounting services for private equity, real assets and complex SPV structures. You will be responsible for accurate NAV calculations, investor reporting and statutory financial statements while partnering with clients, auditors and internal stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, coach and performance‑manage team leaders and individual contributors, including objective setting, appraisals and development planning.
• Own end‑to‑end delivery for assigned client portfolios – NAVs, management accounts, investor reporting and statutory statements.
• Oversee day‑to‑day fund accounting operations (bookkeeping, reconciliations, NAV calculations, investor allocations) and set timelines and quality standards.
• Perform and oversee technical reviews under IFRS and UK GAAP and provide client‑facing guidance.
• Manage registration and filings with HMRC for limited partnerships, trusts and limited companies.
• Coordinate audit planning and execution, liaising with auditors, depositaries and advisers.
• Drive continuous improvement by analysing error trends, strengthening controls and optimising the on‑shore/off‑shore model.
• Plan capacity, allocate workload and maintain strong client relationships.
• Support commercial activities – fee proposals, scoping, billing visibility and cross‑selling.

Required profile

• Legal right to work in the UK without sponsorship.
• Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA or equivalent).
• Proven experience managing fund accounting delivery for private equity, real assets, hedge funds or SPVs.
• Strong working knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP.
• Working knowledge of UK tax filing requirements for funds and SPVs.
• Excellent client management and stakeholder communication skills.

Required skills

• IFRS
• UK GAAP
• Fund accounting
• NAV calculations
• Bookkeeping and reconciliations
• HMRC filings
• Audit coordination