Funds Accounting Associate: Reconciliations & AI-Driven Ops

Baillie Gifford; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Baillie Gifford is seeking a Client Accounting Associate to join the Accounting Operations-BG-UK team in Edinburgh. The role focuses on daily reconciliations, data integrity, and delivering high-quality client accounting services to pooled funds and segregated clients.

The successful candidate will engage with custodians and clients, drive continuous improvement through AI tools, and support transitions and lifecycle events with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in fund accounting, fund administration or investment operations (or transferable skills).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with reconciliations experience.
• Familiarity with client accounting processes and data quality controls.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily reconciliations and validation for stock, cash and accounting records.
• Investigate and resolve exceptions; document and communicate outcomes.
• Coordinate with custodians, clients and internal teams to resolve queries promptly.
• Maintain accurate client accounting records and provide data to clients and stakeholders.
• Identify and implement process improvements using AI and automation.

Skills

Data literacy

Nurture relationships

Improvement mindset

Adaptability

Team working

Education

IOC Certificate

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Baillie Gifford is seeking a Client Accounting Associate to join the Accounting Operations-BG-UK team in Edinburgh. The role focuses on daily reconciliations, data integrity, and delivering high-quality client accounting services to pooled funds and segregated clients.

The successful candidate will engage with custodians and clients, drive continuous improvement through AI tools, and support transitions and lifecycle events with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.