Fund Accounting Team Assistant

London LGPS CIV; Royal Borough of Greenwich; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

10% employer pension contribution

26 days' annual leave plus 3 extra

hybrid working

private medical insurance

enhanced family-friendly pay

study sponsorship

more. Ask us for our full benefits

Job summary

London CIV is seeking a Fund Accounting Team Assistant for a 3-day-per-week hybrid role at our London offices. You will support financial reporting and fund administration across Public Markets, reporting to the Head of Public Funds Accounting, and collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure timely, accurate financial information for clients and stakeholders.

The role requires strong organisational, analytical and numerical skills, plus proficiency in MS Office and Excel.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational, analytical and numerical skills.
• Ability to work independently with a proactive approach.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Clear, confident communication with stakeholders at all levels.
• Collaborative mindset for matrix teams.
• General understanding of financial services and fund operations.
• Commitment to high professional standards and Nolan Principles.
• Quick to learn and adaptable to new tasks and systems.
• Forward-thinking with anticipation of future needs.
• Enthusiasm for continuous learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate receipt and review of external reports to support governance and oversight.
• Assist with internal reporting such as RCSA and third-party controls.
• Prepare and review investor reports, fee calculations and VAT schedules.
• Support governance papers for quarterly meetings and KPI reviews.
• Collaborate with client-facing teams to resolve operational queries and improve client experience.

Skills

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

MS Office

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Team player

Financial services knowledge

Nolan Principles

Continuous learning

Hybrid working

Job description

Location: Hybrid / Lavington St, London SE1 0NZ, UK
job type: Permanent / Part-time
Sector and subsector: Banking & Financial Services | Accounting
Salary: Negotiable salary

About London CIV

London CIV is the investment pool for the Local Government Pension Schemes (LGPS) of London and Buckinghamshire local authorities. Authorised and regulated by the FCA, the pool is owned by all London boroughs, the City of London and Buckinghamshire (also known as London CIV’s Partner Funds).

The pool provides a broad investment offering across public markets through its Authorised Contractual Scheme (ACS), alongside a range of private markets funds. London CIV also provides Partner Funds with investment strategy and Strategic Asset Allocation (SAA) advice, alongside specialist pension advisory and support through LGPS PASS (Pension Advisory and Support Services). As of 30 September 2026, assets under management stood at c.£65 billion.

The role

As Fund Accounting Team Assistant at London CIV, you’ll play a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality financial reporting and fund administration across Public Markets. Reporting to the Head of Public Funds Accounting, you’ll work closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure timely, accurate and insightful financial information is available to our clients and stakeholders.

This part time position of 3 days per week (Thursday must be in person in our offices) offers a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in fund accounting within a regulated asset management environment. You’ll need strong organisational skills a proactive mindset, and the ability to work collaboratively across teams.

What you'll be doing

You’ll support the Public Fund Accounting function through a range of responsibilities including:

Reporting & Oversight

• Co-ordinate the receipt and review of external reports from third parties, ensuring they meet internal requirements and add value to London CIV’s oversight processes.
• Assist with the production and maintenance of internal reports such as RCSA (Risk and Control Self-Assessment) and third-party controls oversight documentation.
• Review and complete checklists for key investor reports including monthly holdings, Annex IV submissions, CTI, quarterly savings and performance slides.
• Review and validate management fee workings for Public Markets fee calculations against prospectus rates.
• Maintain invoice logs and VAT schedules, ensuring timely payment and accurate allocation of third-party costs.

Governance

• Liaise with Governance to ensure the smooth running of the quarterly EVC meetings including collating all papers from relevant parties and circulating to the Committee.
• Assist with third-party oversight including meeting support, systems access, query tracking and KPI reviews.
• Collaborate with client-facing teams to resolve operational queries and contribute to a positive client experience.

Leadership and Culture

• Work closely with senior leaders across the organisation to support the performance of the operations function. This will involve leading by example to inspire colleagues, support talent, and role model what good looks like to your peers.
• Demonstrate the behaviours and standards that contribute to a strong organisational culture.
• Act as an internal centre of excellence within your area of specialism, promoting consistent standards, sharing knowledge, and driving continual improvement across the organisation.
• Maintain high standards of professionalism at all times. Adhere to the conduct rules expected of a Conduct employee under the SMCR.
• Proactively lead engagement across all LCIV teams, as well as external stakeholders ensuring clear and timely communication. When it comes to high-priority projects, proactively act as a bridge between stakeholders, and employees, ensuring alignment in objectives, priorities and delivery.

What we're looking for

• Strong organisational, analytical and numerical skills.
• Ability to work independently with a proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Clear and confident communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively in small teams within a matrix structure.
• General understanding of financial services and fund operations.
• Commitment to high professional standards, including equality, diversity and the Nolan Principles.
• Quick to learn and able to adapt to new tasks and systems.
• Forward-thinking with the ability to anticipate future needs and implications.
• Enthusiastic about continuous learning and personal development.

What we offer

• 10% employer pension contribution
• 26 days' annual leave plus 3 extra days over Christmas
• hybrid working
• private medical insurance
• enhanced family-friendly pay
• study sponsorship
• more. Ask us for our full benefits summary.

We are committed to building an inclusive team and welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know.