Fund Accountant - Infrastructure

Marks Sattin (UK) Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected Private Equity Infrastructure business in London is seeking a Fund Accountant for a 6-month contract. The role involves preparation of fund reports, regulatory compliance, and managing FX requirements. The ideal candidate will be ACA/ACCA qualified with over 3 years of experience in Fund Accounting.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of post-qualified experience in Fund Accounting.
• Experience in Fund Administration or Accountancy Practice with Investment Management exposure.
• Ability to manage complex funding structures.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of fund quarterly investor and internal reports.
• Review of statutory accounts prepared under FRS 102 or IFRS.
• Deliver quarter and year-end close processes.

Skills

Preparation of fund reports

Valuations

Regulatory reporting

FX requirements management

Process improvements

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent

Job description

My client is a well-known and respected Private Equity Infrastructure business based in London. They are looking for a Fund Accountant to join their team ASAP on an initial 6-month contract.

Main duties include:

• Preparation of fund quarterly investor and internal reports
• Valuations and investor returns
• Reporting of the results of unlisted infrastructure funds quarterly
• Review of statutory accounts prepared under either FRS 102 or IFRS
• Deliver quarter and year-end close processes
• Review regulatory reporting
• Undertake and monitor FX requirements on a deal-by-deal / currency-by-currency basis
• Review and sign off weekly payment runs in line with fund requirements, including ensuring accurate coding of funds flow for payments through complex funding structures, including weekly updates of fund forecast cash flow and requirements
• Assist with new fund investments and disposals as needed
• Work with the wider business to identify efficiencies and process improvements

The successful candidate would ideally be ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent with experience gained in a Fund Accounting role within a similar business. Candidates from a Fund Administration or Accountancy Practice background with exposure to Investment Management or Private Equity clients are encouraged to apply. Candidates should have 3+ years of post-qualified experience.

This client operates on a hybrid basis, with 4 days per week in the office.

Please note, candidates with more than one month's notice cannot be considered for this role.

We look forward to receiving your application.

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