Fund Accountant Private Equity/VC

Marks Sattin Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A top-tier venture capital platform is seeking a Fund Controller for a 6-month contract. The role involves overseeing fund financials, ensuring accuracy in reporting, and partner collaboration. Candidates should have ACA / ACCA qualifications and 3-5 years of relevant fund finance experience. Strong analytical skills and an understanding of fund structures are essential. This position offers a hybrid working model, based in London, with a competitive daily rate.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of fund finance experience in PE or VC.
• Solid understanding of fund structures and valuations.
• Knowledge of IFRS and strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of quarterly and annual fund financials.
• Oversight of third-party fund administrators.
• Preparation of fund-level performance calculations.
• Active involvement in audits and tax reporting.
• Management of capital calls and cash flow forecasting.
• Production of valuation and performance reporting.

Skills

ACA / ACCA qualification

Private equity experience

Venture capital understanding

Strong analytical capability

Strong communication skills

Job description

Fund Controller - Venture Capital (6m Contract)

This is a standout opportunity to join a top‑tier venture capital platform at an exciting stage of growth. The firm invests in some of the most innovative technology businesses globally and prides itself on a collaborative, high‑performance culture. The Fund Controller will play a central role in fund oversight of closed ended funds, reporting and investor transparency, working closely with senior leadership, deal teams and external partners.

Hybrid working, London based office

Rate: £450‑£500 per day via umbrella

The Role

The interim fund controller will take ownership of core fund finance activities across multiple vehicles, ensuring accuracy, control and insight across reporting, operations and investor deliverables.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ownership of quarterly and annual fund financials, investor reporting and analytics
• Oversight of third-party fund administrators, ensuring data quality, timeliness and strong controls
• Preparation and review of management fee, carry and fund-level performance calculations
• Active involvement in audits, tax reporting and regulatory submissions
• Management of capital calls, distributions, cash flow forecasting and liquidity
• Maintenance of fund documentation compliance, including LPAs and side letters
• Production of valuation, portfolio monitoring and performance reporting
• Partnering with deal teams on investments and exits, assessing financial and return impacts

You’ll bring:

• ACA / ACCA (or equivalent) qualification,
• Suit someone with 3-5 years PE or VC fund finance experience
• Experience within private equity, venture capital or alternative asset management
• Strong understanding of fund structures, valuations and investor reporting
• Solid technical accounting knowledge (IFRS) and strong analytical capability
• Strong communication skills

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