Fund Accountant

JR United Kingdom; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing distressed credit fund manager in Central London is seeking a Fund Accountant. This role focuses on Fund Accounting and Product Control within a small, close-knit team, offering involvement in all aspects of fund finance. Ideal candidates will possess significant fund accounting experience and a chartered accountant qualification, along with strong communication skills to engage with investors and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of post-qualified experience in fund accounting.
• Experience in big four accounting firms, fund administrators or large fund managers.
• Knowledge of NAV calculations and private equity funds.

Responsibilities

• Focus on Fund Accounting and Product Control.
• Assist with tax and audit cycles.
• Production of daily portfolio reports and liaising with fund administrators.

Skills

Fund Accounting

Product Control

Strong communication skills

Education

Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA)

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I am recruiting a Fund Accountant for a growing, well-funded distressed credit fund manager based in Central London. You will focus on Fund Accounting and Product Control, but because you will be joining a small, close-knit team you will get exposure to all aspects of fund finance.

You must have at least 5 years of post-qualified experience and possess a good working knowledge of funds, whether from practice or industry.

Key responsibilities:

• Fund Accounting and Product Control
• Assist with tax and audit cycles
• Production of the daily portfolio reports; liaising with the Fund Administrator and custodians on a daily basis
• Reporting to investors and other key stakeholders
• Daily operations and accounting responsibilities including reconciliations of cash and positions
• Month-end NAV calculation process (PE style waterfall)
• Fund expenses and allocations

Skills and experience:

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA) with formal training in an accounting firm (big four), fund administrator, or a large fund manager which has a more institutional culture and set of processes.
• Fund accounting experience for partnership, corporate structures and special purpose vehicles.
• Knowledge of the operations function e.g. Net Asset Value (NAV) calculations, waterfall structures etc. within Private Equity funds. An understanding of debt structures.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Core characteristics:

• Ability to learn quickly and work independently
• High integrity and strong ethics
• Humble, respectful and honest
• A problem solver, inquisitive and curious

Hybrid working - Central London based office.