Assistant Fund Accountant

Equifind; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working pattern

Study support for CIMA/ACCA

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Equifind, on behalf of a West End based European leading Real Estate firm, is hiring an Assistant Fund Accountant. The role spells broad exposure to bookkeeping, management accounts, NAVs, investor reports, VAT data and partnership capital accounts within a multi-entity fund structure.

The ideal candidate will be AAT qualified or part-qualified and keen to pursue CIMA/ACCA. A fund administration background is preferred; the role is hybrid with 4 days in the office and 1 day remote, with full

Qualifications

• AAT accounting qualification or part-qualified accountant
• Interest in pursuing CIMA or ACCA
• Fund administration background preferred
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-growing environment
• Attention to detail and stakeholder interaction
• Intermediate Excel skills (Pivot Tables, V-lookup, SumIf)

Responsibilities

• Bookkeeping for funds, SPVs, and structure companies
• Prepare management accounts and NAVs
• Produce quarterly investor reports
• Prepare VAT data and VAT returns
• Produce and distribute partnership capital accounts
• Compute key calculations (management fees, carried interest, loan agreements)
• Produce IFRS or UK GAAP financial statements
• Issue draw-down and distribution notices
• Prepare cash flow statements and forecasts
• Respond to investor queries
• Compile and analyse financial information underpinning funds
• Assist with year-end audit engagements

Skills

Excel Pivot Tables

VLOOKUP

SUMIF

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Team player

Education

AAT accounting qualification

Part-qualified accountant

Job description

Equifind are representing a West End based, European leading Real Estate firm who are looking to hire an Assistant Fund Accountant.

This EU focused company has specifically experienced significant growth in the funds part of the business in recent years. With both various entities and multiple investors, this revolutionary firm is now looking to add to their head-count in 2025 within their Fund Accounting team.

This is a great opportunity for somebody with a Fund Administration back-ground and currently in pursuit of their AAT/ACCA/CIMA Qualification that would thrive in a broad position within a dynamic, fast-paced team.

The Role:

The following responsibilities are assisting with or to have full ownership from the beginning with the idea for the role to take on all elements as the role progresses through their accounting exams:

• Bookkeeping for all transactions and activity across a range of funds, SPV's and structure companies.
• The preparation of management accounts & NAV's.
• The production of quarterly investor reports.
• Preparation of VAT data and VAT returns.
• Producing and distributing partnership capital accounts.
• Preparing key calculations such as management fees, carried interest and loan agreements.
• Producing financial statements - typically IFRS or UK GAAP compliant.
• Issuing draw-down and distribution notices.
• Cash flow statements, cash flow forecasts and cash monitoring.
• Responding to investor queries and reporting requirements.
• Compile, analyse and operate on the financial information underlying the fund, its transactions and the financial statements.
• Dealing with year-end audit engagements.

Application Criteria:

To be considered for the role of permanent Assistant Fund Accountant role with a West End based, EU leading Real Estate firm, candidates should ideally be:

• Ideally a qualified AAT accounting professional or part-qualified accountant
• Have an ambition or real desire to pursue the CIMA or ACCA qualification
• Ideally currently working for a Fund Administrator or previously in their career
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-growing environment
• Confident in dealing with a wide range of stakeholders
• Attention to detail is essential
• Ideally intermediate Excel skills (Pivot Tables, V-Look Up, SumIf)
• Willing to be part of a team and engage with others

Compensation:

The permanent Assistant Fund Accountant role with a West End based, EU leading Real Estate firm will be paid a competitive market based salary with full study support (CIMA, ACCA).

• Annual performance related bonus (discretionary)
• Hybrid working pattern. 4-days per week in the office. 1-day WFH, remotely