Fund Accountant

JR United Kingdom; Hounslow; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading distressed credit fund manager in Central London is seeking a Fund Accountant to handle fund accounting and product control responsibilities. This role involves tax assistance, reconciling positions, and liaising with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience and a strong background in funds and accounting ethics.

Qualifications

• 5+ years post-qualified experience in fund accounting.
• Qualified Chartered Accountant with big four training or equivalent industry experience.
• Knowledge of NAV calculations and private equity structures.

Responsibilities

• Manage Fund Accounting and Product Control operations.
• Assist with tax and audit cycles, and production of daily portfolio reports.
• Calculate month-end NAV for PE style waterfall.

Skills

Fund Accounting

Product Control

Communication Skills

Education

Chartered Accountant (ACA)

Job description

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.