Fund Accounting - Senior Analyst - PERE

Trident International Associates; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate private equity firm in London is seeking a Senior Fund Accounting Analyst to oversee fund and SPV accounting. The role involves preparing management accounts, coordinating tax reporting, and liaising with auditors. Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years of experience in fund accounting and strong insights into SPV structures, combined with a relevant ACA/ACCA qualification. Fluency in a European language is preferred. This full-time position demands team-oriented and proactive candidates ready for immediate start.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in fund accounting, administration or private equity environments.
• Native-level European language skills – French, German, Italian or Dutch preferred.
• Experience in real estate private equity strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of fund and SPV accounting.
• Preparing and reviewing management accounts.
• Coordinating tax reporting and liaising with auditors.

Skills

Fund accounting

SPV structures understanding

Management accounts preparation

Team-oriented attitude

Proactive and detail-oriented

Education

ACA / ACCA qualification

Job description

Fund Accounting - Senior Analyst - PERE -London

Fund Accounting - Senior Analyst - PERE Our Client is a pan-European, value-add specialist real estate private equity manager with a strong and growing institutional investor base. The firm currently manages c£MultiBillions AUM, with additional fresh capital expected imminently, and continues to expand through new joint venture activity, The business employs professionals across Europe, with a flat, collaborative structure and due to continued growth, new JV launches and increased complexity across pan-European structures, the firm is looking to strengthen the Fund Finance team at Senior Analyst level.

The Role – Senior Fund Accounting Analyst

This is a hands‑on, end‑to‑end fund accounting role within a high‑performing real estate private equity platform. The successful candidate will take ownership of fund and SPV accounting across complex pan‑European structures, working closely with internal specialists while retaining broad control and responsibility.

Key responsibilities include:

• Full fund and SPV accounting oversight for a pan‑European, value‑add logistics strategy.
• Preparing and reviewing management accounts, fund consolidations and reporting under local GAAP and US GAAP.
• Reviewing balance sheet reconciliations, P&L and cashflow statements.
• Managing cashflow, working capital and liquidity across fund and SPV structures.
• Supporting JV structures and working with external administrators.
• Liaising with external auditors and supporting statutory reporting.
• Coordinating tax reporting (VAT and corporate tax) and working with external tax advisors.
• Supporting vehicle structuring and implementation of tax and accounting guidance.
• Preparing and monitoring budgets, forecasts and variance analysis.
• Managing relationships with lenders and banks, including covenant reporting.
• Preparing capital drawdowns, capital statements and investor reporting.
• Supporting investor relations on accounting and fund‑related matters.
• Assisting with portfolio performance monitoring and returns analysis.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of systems, processes and controls.

The Person - Primary target:

• The ideal candidate will have:
• 3–5 years’ experience in fund accounting, administration or private equity environments.
• A strong understanding of fund and SPV structures (critical).
• ACA / ACCA (or equivalent) qualification, ideally recently qualified (1–2 years PQE preferred).
• A Native‑level European language skills – French, German, Italian or Dutch is preferred.
• Experience preparing management accounts in a fund or asset context.
• Real estate private equity exposure strongly preferred - with Fund administration or private equity background preferred over pure audit.

Culture and Team Fit:

• The successful candidate will be:
• Friendly, humble and team‑oriented.
• Not overly pushy or ego‑driven.
• Willing to learn, develop and grow with the business.
• Comfortable working in a flat structure with responsibility and visibility.
• Hard‑working, proactive and detail‑oriented.

Additional Information:

• The hire is driven by immediate business growth, including a JV signing expected imminently.
• This role is a priority hire.
• Full‑time, targeting 4 days in the London office with immediate or short‑notice start preferred.