Assistant Fund Controller - Leading Firm

JR United Kingdom; Brighton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global alternative asset manager is seeking an Assistant Fund Controller to join its EMEA Fund Finance team. This role involves high-quality financial and operational support, collaborating closely with stakeholders, and managing liquidity and financial reporting tasks. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background with relevant qualifications and a keen analytical mindset, ready to take ownership of their responsibilities.

Benefits

Strong remuneration potential including discretionary bonus

Excellent progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of post-qualification experience in finance.
• Technical knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting.
• Prior experience in credit funds or asset management.

Responsibilities

• Calculate monthly NAVs and manage transactions.
• Monitor fund liquidity and support treasury operations.
• Prepare and deliver financial statements as per IFRS.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Interpersonal abilities

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Finance or related field

ACA qualified

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

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JSS Search

Location:

brighton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

JSS Financial Services are pleased to be partnered with a leading global alternative asset manager seeking to hire an Assistant Fund Controller to join its EMEA Fund Finance team. This firm manages a huge amount of assets across a broad array of investment strategies, including private equity, real estate, credit, infrastructure, growth equity, and other alternative asset classes.

The successful candidate will join the London-based Fund Finance team, supporting a range of European funds across multiple strategies. Reporting to a Senior Fund Controller, the Assistant Fund Controller will work closely with both internal and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality financial, operational, and analytical support.

Role Highlights:

• Collaborate with internal and external partners to calculate monthly NAVs and validate corporate-level transactions. This includes managing subscription and redemption activity, distribution and promote calculations, management fees, NAV allocations, liquidity forecasts, and general corporate expenses.
• Monitor fund liquidity, support treasury operations, and coordinate cash flows related to investor activity, ensuring funds are available where and when needed.
• Analyse complex financial data and provide timely, insightful reporting to senior stakeholders to support decision-making.
• Organize and facilitate fund board meetings, ensuring timely and robust reporting by coordinating across departments.
• Oversee the preparation and delivery of financial statements in accordance with IFRS/local GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Lead external audit processes by coordinating with service providers, internal teams, and auditors; review and finalize financial disclosures.
• Support compliance with fund-level tax obligations and investor reporting in collaboration with internal tax teams and external advisors.
• Assist with technical accounting matters and various other projects as required throughout the year.

Ideal Candidate:

• Degree-qualified with very strong academic background
• ACA with 1–3 years of post-qualification experience
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting
• Prior experience in credit funds or the asset management sector
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management abilities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive, detail-oriented mindset
• Effective communicator with strong written and verbal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver in a dynamic environment
• Willingness to support wider team initiatives and take ownership of cross-functional projects

What's on offer?

• Strong remuneration potential including discretionary bonus
• Excellent progression opportunities within a prestigious brand