Fund Accountant – Private Equity & Real Estate

ACCA Careers; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Private health

Dental cover

Life assurance

Gym membership discount

Eye tests

Corporate GP

25 days leave

Flexible working

Training & development

Job summary

IQ-EQ is seeking a dedicated professional to join our Private Equity, Real Estate, Credit, or Debt Fund client services team in Belfast. You will act as day-to-day front office contact, manage client relationships, and ensure timely delivery of financial reporting and statements in line with UK GAAP and IFRS.

You'll review quarterly and annual statements, support with technical training, and coordinate with CFOs and Financial Controllers.

Qualifications

• Higher-level education or IATI qualification (or equivalent).
• ACCA, ACA, or CIMA qualified, or equivalent professional qualification.
• 3+ years in a professional office environment, ideally financial services or accounting practice.
• Experience reviewing working papers and financial statements and disclosures.
• Ability to manage client relationships and resolve issues directly with clients.
• Ability to mentor less experienced team members.
• Intermediate Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of Private Equity or Real Estate clients.
• Review quarterly and annual financial statements for accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure statements meet UK GAAP and IFRS with guidance from Technical & Training Team.
• Review investor drawdown calculations and verify commitments.
• Review investor distribution calculations and allocate proceeds.
• Communicate fund cash movements to investors and issue notices.
• Manage client deliverables, set timelines, and monitor progress with CFOs.

Skills

Excel

Client relations

Education

IATI qualification

ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent

Job description

IQ-EQ is seeking a dedicated professional to join our Private Equity, Real Estate, Credit, or Debt Fund client services team in Belfast. You will act as day-to-day front office contact, manage client relationships, and ensure timely delivery of financial reporting and statements in line with UK GAAP and IFRS.

You'll review quarterly and annual statements, support with technical training, and coordinate with CFOs and Financial Controllers.