Fund Accounting Manager

Alter Domus; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Alter Domus is looking for a Manager in their Fund Services team in London. This role involves managing client portfolios, overseeing financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with over five years of experience in a relevant field and a passion for client relationship management within the alternatives sector.

Benefits

Flexible arrangements and generous holidays

Support for professional accreditations

Continuous mentoring

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Share Plan

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with ACCA or ACA.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in fund services or similar.
• Strong understanding of UK GAAP & IFRS accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Act as main point of contact for accounting & administration for clients.
• Oversee financial reporting, including technical input on accounts.
• Manage team and client relationships to ensure high service levels.

Skills

Client relationship management

Team management

Technical accounting knowledge

Education

ACCA or ACA qualification

Tools

eFront

Yardi

Job description

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We are Alter Domus. Meaning “The Other House” in Latin, Alter Domus is proud to be home to 85% of the top 30 asset managers in the alternatives industry, and more than 5,000 professionals across 23 countries.

With a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in alternatives, we believe in being different. Invest yourself in the alternative, and join an organization where you progress on merit, where you can speak openly with whoever you are speaking to, and where you will be supported along whichever path you choose to take.

Find out more about life at Alter Domus at careers.alterdomus.com

JOB DESCRIPTION:

We have a vacancy in our Fund Services team for a Manager where you will be responsible for servicing a portfolio of alternative investment fund clients. Specific responsibilities include the following:

• You will act as the main accounting & administration liaison and point of contact for your clients. Responsible for interaction with clients, board members, third party intermediaries such as banks, lawyers, accountants, and tax advisors.
• You will be key in managing client relationships, ensuring client deliverables are met & a high level of service is provided.
• You will oversee the periodic and annual reporting processes, providing technical input on and review of management accounts & financial statements .
• You will supervise your team's management of the audit process.
• You will oversee the delivery of key fund administration processes such as capital calls and distributions.
• Responsibility for the teams Know Your Customer and Client Due Diligence obligations.
• Review of client payments on a variety of bank platforms.
• Responsible for ongoing technical coaching/development of junior staff.
• Responsibility for the client billing & cash management process.
• Management of finance & compliance related KPIs.
• Assist with ad hoc projects as required from time to time.

YOUR PROFILE:

• You are a fully qualified accountant with a respected accounting body such as ACCA or ACA or equivalent.
• You have a minimum of 5 years relevant experience in a related role (candidates with experience in alternative investments will be preferred. Relevant experience could be from roles in audit, accounting, asset management, fund & corporate service industries or similar).
• Experience in Real Estate, Private Debt & Private Equity asset classes would be highly desirable.
• You possess strong technical accounting knowledge including knowledge of accounting standards such as UK GAAP & IFRS.
• Knowledge & experience with consolidation would be considered a big asset.
• Knowledge with eFront and/or Yardi would be preferable but is not mandatory.
• You have experience in managing and mentoring more junior team members.
• You possess team spirit, the capacity to build strong client relationships, and take initiative to act without waiting for direction when appropriate.
• You are ambitious with a high level of energy and commitment.
• You have the ability to work under pressure and meet a range of deadlines.
• You possess excellent communication skills & experience in leading client relationships.
  

WHAT WE OFFER:

We are committed to supporting your development, advancing your career, and providing benefits that matter to you.

Our industry-leading Alter Domus Academy offers six learning zones for every stage of your career, with resources tailored to your ambitions and resources from LinkedIn Learning.

Our global benefits also include:

• Support for professional accreditations such as ACCA and study leave
• Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, birthday leave
• Continuous mentoring along your career progression
• Active sports, events and social committees across our offices
• Support with mental, physical, emotional and financial support 24/7 from our Employee Assistance Program
• The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan

Equity in every sense of the word

We are in the business of equity, in every sense of the word. For us, this means taking action to ensure every colleague has equal opportunity, valuing every voice and experience across our organisation, maintaining an inclusive culture where you can bring your whole self to work, and making Alter Domus a workplace where everyone feels they belong.

We celebrate our differences, and understand that our success relies on diverse perspectives and experiences, working towards shared goals and a common purpose. Thanks to the work of our Group DE&I Committee and network of DE&I Champions, we empower all of our people to be truly invested in the alternative.

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruiting and onboarding process. Please contact our hiring team if you require any accommodations to make our recruitment process more accessible for you.