Head of Fund Accounting

Royal London; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fund management company, Royal London Asset Management, is looking for a Head of Fund Accounting and Asset Valuations to lead their teams and ensure excellence in asset valuations. This dynamic role requires experience in investment accounting, strong leadership skills, and a passion for achieving operational excellence, making it suitable for candidates from an Asset Management background.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Up to 14% employer-matched pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with investment accounting experience.
• Proven leadership skills and business partnership abilities.
• Deep knowledge of investment accounting and valuation practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting teams and manage outsourced activities.
• Oversee valuation governance for Private and Real Assets.
• Develop investment accounting and asset valuation procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Investment Accounting

Asset Valuations

Regulatory Awareness

Technical Knowledge

Education

Qualified Accountant

Job description

Job Title: Head of Fund Accounting and Asset Valuations

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: London

Working style: Hybrid 50% home/office based

Closing date: 24th June 2025

We are seeking a dynamic Head of Fund Accounting and Asset Valuations to lead our Fund Accounting and Alternate/Private Accounting teams. The ideal candidate will oversee all aspects of fund accounting, ensure accurate asset valuations, and provide strategic leadership to enhance operational excellence. Candidates with extensive experience in Asset Management and a passion for Fund Accounting and Asset Valuations are encouraged to apply.

This role requires a technical understanding of investment accounting practices across various asset classes, including fixed income, equities, derivatives, CLOs, private assets/debt securities, and real estate. Assets are held in diverse vehicle structures, from OEICs/UTs to complex LP/GP structures. The role involves overseeing valuations across all asset types.

About the role

1. Manage the team (including outsourced activities) to ensure engagement, motivation, and development, maintaining high-quality teams that proactively exceed client expectations.
2. Support the growth of Private and Real Assets through robust valuation governance and practices.
3. Develop and deliver investment accounting, reporting, and asset valuation procedures and controls.
4. Support the successful delivery of change initiatives aligned with business priorities and strategies.
5. Drive and support a culture of continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
6. Supervise, monitor, and sign off on Fund/Investment accounting and valuation activities, whether internal or outsourced.
7. Ensure the independence and expertise of the valuations team.

About you

1. Qualified accountant with relevant investment accounting experience from an Asset Management background, covering both liquid and illiquid investments.
2. Proven strategic leadership and management skills.
3. Strong business partnership skills with investment, client, and trading areas.
4. Deep technical knowledge of investment accounting and valuation practices.
5. Strong regulatory awareness and understanding of current and future regulatory impacts.
6. Understanding of investment instruments including equities, fixed interest, money markets, derivatives (futures, options, swaps, CFD, CDS, etc.), private debt/assets, and real estate.
7. Knowledge of trade lifecycle and investment management processes.
8. Effective networking, influencing, and communication skills both internally and externally.

About Royal London Asset Management

Royal London Asset Management (RLAM), part of the Royal London Group, is one of the UK's leading fund management companies, serving a diverse global client base. We are committed to responsible investment and act as stewards of our clients' capital, promoting positive change.

Our People Promise emphasizes an inclusive, responsible, enjoyable, and fulfilling workplace. Our values—Empowered, Trustworthy, Collaborate, Achieve—guide us.

We offer attractive benefits, including 28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, up to 14% employer-matched pension scheme, and private medical insurance. Details of all benefits can be found here - Our Benefits.

Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging

We are an inclusive employer that values diverse backgrounds and perspectives, which enrich our skills and workplace culture.