Fund Accountant

Carnegie Consulting; London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Broad exposure across public and private markets

High visibility with senior stakeholders

Competitive salary

Job summary

A growing investment management firm in London seeks a qualified Fund Accountant with experience in private equity or credit instruments. Responsibilities include managing fund reconciliations, audit processes, and relationships with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong analytical skills and attention to detail, thriving in a dynamic work environment. The role offers a hybrid working model and competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Fund accounting experience, ideally with exposure to private equity and credit instruments.
• Strong attention to detail with analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive, adaptable, and a strong communicator.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly fund P&L reconciliations and NAV oversight.
• Review management accounts for funds, HoldCos, and SPVs.
• Lead audits and deliver accurate year-end statutory accounts.
• Manage the relationship with the fund administrator.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Strong communicator

Proactive and adaptable

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

This range is provided by Carnegie Consulting. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Direct message the job poster from Carnegie Consulting

Our client, a growing multi-strategy investment manager, is seeking a Fund Accountant with Private Equity or private credit / debt experience to join their London team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified accountant with fund management experience to step into a broad role covering valuation support, fund accounting, audit, and investor queries. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders and play an integral role in shaping internal processes as the platform continues to scale.

The successful candidate must be immediately available or able to start within 3–4 weeks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly fund P&L reconciliations and NAV oversight.
• Review non-trading expenses, accruals, and invoices.
• Lead the valuation process and support the Valuation Committee.
• Review management accounts for funds, HoldCos, and SPVs.
• Manage the relationship with the fund administrator.
• Lead audits and deliver accurate year-end statutory accounts.
• Review AIFMD regulatory reporting.
• Support capital calls and monitor the lifecycle of private investments.
• Improve intra-month controls and streamline NAV cycle processes.
• Resolve fund-related queries including P&L discrepancies and IR queries.
• Contribute to ad hoc projects as required.

Requirements

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Fund accounting experience, ideally with exposure to private equity, credit instruments.
• Strong attention to detail with analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive, adaptable, and a strong communicator.

Why Join?

• Be part of a dynamic investment manager already overseeing close to $500m AUM.
• Broad exposure across public and private markets, including equities, credit, and derivatives.
• High visibility with senior stakeholders and the ability to shape finance processes.
• Hybrid working model and competitive salary.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries: Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals, Financial Services, and Investment Management