Assistant Fund Accountant

Equifind; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm in the real estate sector is seeking an Assistant Fund Accountant to join their expanding team. This role offers a unique opportunity for a candidate with a Fund Administration background who is eager to pursue professional qualifications such as AAT, ACCA, or CIMA. The position involves a variety of accounting tasks, including bookkeeping, management accounts preparation, and financial statement production. With a supportive environment that encourages professional growth, this role is perfect for someone looking to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced setting while enjoying a hybrid work model and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Annual performance bonus

Full study support for CIMA or ACCA

25 days annual leave

Additional benefits

Qualifications

• Qualified AAT or part-qualified accountant.
• Experience in fund administration or related roles.
• Detail-oriented with intermediate Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bookkeeping for transactions across funds and SPVs.
• Prepare management accounts and quarterly investor reports.
• Manage cash flow statements and respond to investor queries.

Skills

Fund Administration

AAT Qualification

ACCA Qualification

CIMA Qualification

Intermediate Excel Skills

Stakeholder Communication

Detail-oriented

Team Player

Education

AAT Qualification

CIMA or ACCA (pursuing)

Tools

Excel

Job description

This range is provided by Equifind. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Consultant | Equifind | Finance & Accounting

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

This EU-focused company has experienced significant growth in its funds division in recent years. With multiple entities and investors, this innovative firm is expanding its Fund Accounting team in 2025.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a Fund Administration background who is pursuing or planning to pursue their AAT/ACCA/CIMA qualification, and who would thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

The Role:

The responsibilities include, but are not limited to, initially assisting with and eventually owning various accounting tasks as the role develops alongside your professional qualification journey:

• Bookkeeping for transactions across funds, SPVs, and structured companies.
• Preparation of management accounts & NAVs.
• Production of quarterly investor reports.
• Preparation of VAT data and returns.
• Producing and distributing partnership capital accounts.
• Calculating management fees, carried interest, and managing loan agreements.
• Producing financial statements compliant with IFRS or UK GAAP.
• Issuing draw-down and distribution notices.
• Managing cash flow statements, forecasts, and monitoring.
• Responding to investor queries and reporting requirements.
• Analyzing financial information underlying the fund and its transactions.
• Dealing with year-end audit processes.

Application Criteria:

Ideal candidates will be:

• Qualified AAT or part-qualified accountant.
• Ambitious to pursue CIMA or ACCA qualifications.
• Experience in fund administration or related roles.
• Capable of working under pressure in a growing environment.
• Confident in stakeholder communication.
• Detail-oriented.
• Intermediate Excel skills (Pivot Tables, V-Look Up, SumIf).
• Team players willing to engage and collaborate.

Compensation:

The role offers a competitive salary, full study support for CIMA or ACCA, along with:

• Annual performance bonus (discretionary).
• Hybrid working: 3 days in-office, 2 days remote.
• 25 days annual leave.
• Additional benefits.

Additional Details:

• Seniority Level: Associate
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Functions: Accounting/Auditing, Finance, Administrative
• Industries: Financial Services, Venture Capital, Private Equity, Investment Management