Fund Accountant

Banking & Financial Services; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment manager in the City of London is seeking an experienced Fund Accountant for a 12-month FTC with a salary between £70-80K. Responsibilities include managing accounting and reporting for funds, stakeholder management, and overseeing distributions. The ideal candidate is ACA/ACCA qualified, has over 2 years of relevant experience, and possesses strong Excel skills. This role offers hybrid working and requires applicants to be immediately available.

Qualifications

• 2+ years post-qualified experience in a relevant field.
• Experience in industry essential – within real estate or private debt.
• Knowledge of loan agreements ideal.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting, consolidation and reporting for the funds.
• Stakeholder management with fund managers and administrators.
• Oversee drawdowns & distributions, assist in due diligence.

Skills

Excellent Excel knowledge

Commercial mindset

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Job description

12 month FTC – £70-80K – Hybrid working

I am working with a leading real estate investor to bring on an experienced fund accountant into the team on a contract basis. With over £70bn AUM, this global investment manager offers a very lucrative opportunity to both showcase your existing experience as well as progress your career in a supportive and collaborative team environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage accounting, consolidation and reporting for the funds in your remit – including tax/compliance, financial statements & investor reporting
• Stakeholder management – liaising with fund managers, administrators and asset managers
• Overseeing drawdowns & distributions, assist in due diligence and structure of new investments
• Dealing with loan agency & servicing

Your background:

• ACA/ACCA qualified – 2+ years post-qualified experience
• Experience in industry essential – within real estate or private debt
• Knowledge of loan agreements ideal
• Excellent Excel knowledge and a commercial mindset

This is an urgent role, we are looking for candidates who can start within 1 month – please only apply if you are immediately available or have a short notice period!