Assistant Fund Controller - Leading Firm

JR United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global alternative asset manager is seeking an Assistant Fund Controller to join its EMEA Fund Finance team in Newcastle upon Tyne. This role involves high-quality financial support, managing corporate transactions, and overseeing compliance with financial regulations. The ideal candidate is degree-qualified with strong analytical and technical skills, aiming for excellence within a prestigious firm offering competitive remuneration and career progression.

Benefits

Strong remuneration potential including discretionary bonus

Excellent progression opportunities within a prestigious brand

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of post-qualification experience expected.
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting required.
• Prior experience in credit funds or the asset management sector preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to calculate monthly NAVs and manage financial transactions.
• Monitor fund liquidity and coordinate cash flows related to investors.
• Prepare and deliver financial statements in accordance with IFRS/local GAAP.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Degree qualified

ACA

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Assistant Fund Controller - Leading Firm, newcastle-upon-tyne, tyne and wear

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Client:

JSS Search

Location:

newcastle-upon-tyne, tyne and wear, 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