Fund Accountant - Private Markets

Core-Asset Consulting Ltd; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Core-Asset Consulting seeks an experienced fund accounting professional to manage NAV preparation, investor capital accounts, and reporting within private equity structures and co-investment vehicles. You will oversee third-party processes, treasury, and cross-functional coordination across multiple jurisdictions.

The role requires LP reporting proficiency, strong Excel skills, and a track record in fund administration.

Qualifications

• CA/ACA/ACCA or equivalent professional qualification.
• University degree required.
• Proven track record in fund accounting or fund administration.
• Experience with LPs, capital accounts, financial statements, and IRR/TVPI/DPI reporting.
• Experience with iLevel, eFront or Geneva portfolio monitoring platforms.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Confident self-starter.
• Ability to read, analyse and present data.
• Desire to grow in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Adaptable to a rapidly evolving investment industry.
• Team-oriented with strong collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• NAV preparation and review, investor capital account statements, quarterly/annual reporting against governing fund documents (LPAs), and comfort with private equity fund structures and co-investment vehicles specifically.
• Third-party oversight.
• Treasury and cash management — bank account/cash monitoring, FX transaction coordination, credit facility usage.
• Multi-jurisdictional regulatory awareness — exposure to offshore/onshore fund jurisdictions.
• Performance metrics fluency — working knowledge of IRR, TVPI, MOIC and DPI, and how these feed into investor-facing performance reporting.
• Familiarity with investor/LP reporting portals and portfolio monitoring or fund data platforms.
• Audit support — preparing working papers and handling auditor queries directly.
• Cross-functional stakeholder management.

Skills

Fund accounting expertise

LP reporting

Data analysis and communication

Excel proficiency

Detail oriented

Confident professional

Teamwork

Adaptability

Growth mindset

Fast-paced environment

Stakeholder management

Education

CA/ACA/ACCA or equivalent

University degree

Tools

iLevel

eFront

Geneva

Job description

Skills/Experience

• CA / ACA / ACCA or equivalent qualification
• Educated at University level (Degree)
• Track record of expertise within fund accounting and/or fund administration.
• Experience with limited partnerships and the reporting requirements, including capital account statements, financial statements, and performance metrics (IRR, TVPI, MOIC, DPI).
• Proficient in portfolio monitoring platforms such as or similar to iLevel, eFront and Geneva.
• Highly experienced in Microsoft Excel.
• Highly organised with an attention to detail.
• Confident individual.
• Ability to read, work with, analyse, and communicate data.
• Passion to grow within a fast-paced environment whilst developing expertise.
• Able to adapt efficiently within a constantly evolving industry.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Core Responsibilities

• NAV preparation and review, investor capital account statements, quarterly/annual reporting against governing fund documents (LPAs), and comfort with private equity fund structures and co-investment vehicles specifically.
• Third-party oversight.
• Treasury and cash management — bank account/cash monitoring, FX transaction coordination, credit facility usage.
• Multi-jurisdictional regulatory awareness — exposure to offshore/onshore fund jurisdictions.
• Performance metrics fluency — working knowledge of IRR, TVPI, MOIC and DPI, and how these feed into investor-facing performance reporting.
• Familiarity with investor/LP reporting portals and portfolio monitoring or fund data platforms.
• Audit support — preparing working papers and handling auditor queries directly.
• Cross-functional stakeholder management.

Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.

To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

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