Client Accountant for Private Equity & Real Estate Funds

IQ-EQ

Newcastle upon Tyne

Hybrid

GBP 45,000 - 60,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Pension scheme

Wellbeing benefits

25 days leave

Flexible working

Training and development

Job summary

IQ-EQ is seeking a detail-oriented accounting professional to act as the day-to-day front office contact for private equity, real estate, credit, or debt fund clients in a hybrid UK role. You will review financial statements, validate cash movements, and communicate with CFOs and investors while mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to process improvements.

The ideal candidate brings 3+ years of financial services experience, strong accounting expertise, and ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualifications

Qualifications

3+ years of experience in a professional office environment, ideally within financial services or an accounting practice managing multiple client relationships.
Strong accounting expertise, including reviewing working papers and financial statements (with disclosures).
ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualification or equivalent, plus higher education in accounting or finance.

Responsibilities

Act as day-to-day front office contact for designated private equity, real estate, credit, or debt fund clients.
Review quarterly/annual financial statements to ensure compliance with UK GAAP or IFRS.
Validate investor drawdown and distribution calculations and communicate cash activities to investors.
Mentor and support team members, developing expertise in client-specific accounting frameworks (per LPA).
Drive process improvements to balance stakeholder needs and reduce risk.