Fund Accountant

LCM Partners; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual performance related bonus

Fully paid comprehensive healthcare

25 days holiday

Job summary

A leading investment management firm in Greater London seeks a Fund Accountant to manage SPVs, review fund accounting, and liaise with external stakeholders. The ideal candidate must possess a professional accounting qualification and fluency in Spanish, with experience in private debt or equity preferred. The position offers a comprehensive training program and participation in a discretionary annual performance-related bonus, alongside robust benefits including healthcare and pension.

Qualifications

• Graduate with one year post-qualification experience in an alternatives fund.
• Experience in Private Debt or Equity-related role is preferred.
• Familiarity with fund structures and related legal documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the management and reporting of local jurisdiction SPVs.
• Review monthly and quarterly fund accounting packs prepared by external administrators.
• Liaise with external fund administrators, banks, servicers, auditors.

Skills

Fluency in Spanish

Numerate with strong financial literacy

Strong organizational skills

Excellent attention to detail

Education

Recognised professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA or equivalent)

One year post-qualification experience

Tools

Microsoft Office (particularly Excel)

Job description

Overview

LCM Partners is one of Europe\'s leading alternative investment management firms. We are widely recognised for our deep understanding of credit and track record of generating strong, risk adjusted returns for our clients through investments in performing, rescheduled and non-performing loans. We have one of the strongest origination capabilities in Europe and are responsible for managing over €65 billion across over 6,000 portfolios. Our senior team has over 500 years of combined experience with backgrounds in asset management, investment banking, strategic consulting, M&A and business intelligence and the core senior management team has been in place for over 23 years. We benefit from a proactive approach with banks and financial institutions, often transacting on a repeat basis or building long term exclusive partnerships. We foster a forward-thinking culture and we always seek out ways to improve. Our people embrace challenge, solving problems with creativity, analysis and a positive attitude. Our business is growing and we’d like you to be part of our team.

What you will do as a Fund Accountant at LCM Partners

From day one you’ll be fully involved within the Fund Finance team with specific projects and tasks in the following areas :

• Assist with the management and reporting of local jurisdiction SPVs, including regular reporting process, Corporate tax and VAT oversight
• Assist with onboarding of complex transactions, including tax and legal requirements.
• Assist with ongoing fund structuring, including reorganisations and liquidations.
• Review monthly and quarterly fund accounting packs prepared by external administrators.
• Liaising with external fund administrators, banks, servicers, auditors etc.
• Other ad hoc projects and tasks as required by senior management.

To enable your success in this role, we will also provide you with a comprehensive training programme.

Role requirements

• Fluency in Spanish
• A recognised professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) is essential
• Graduate with one year post-qualification, currently working in an alternatives fund, at a service provider such as a fund administrator or in practice
• Experience in Private Debt or Equity related role is preferred
• Familiarity with fund structures, including SPVs, related legal documentation and regulation.
• Understanding of underlying asset classes
• Must be numerate and able to demonstrate strong financial literacy
• Strong organisational skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, to an advanced level

Our hiring process

• 1 st round 30-minute initial screening call with HR
• 2 nd round 45-minute face to face interview with Senior Fund Accountant & 45-minute Excel-based aptitude examination
• 3 rd round 60-minute face to face interview with Head of Fund Finance

What we offer

• Participation in discretionary annual performance related bonus
• Fully paid comprehensive healthcare and other benefits including pension and life insurance
• 25 days holiday

For more information on LCM Partners, visit our website here : https://lcmpartners.eu

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