Investment Accounting Manager

Altum Consulting; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A global consulting firm seeks an experienced Investment Accounting Manager for a hybrid role in London. This position involves leading investment accounting processes, preparing financial statements, and managing relationships with auditors. Ideal candidates are ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified with at least 3 years of experience in investment accounting under UK GAAP or IFRS, and strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years PQE.
• Strong technical knowledge of investment accounting under UK GAAP or IFRS.
• Proven experience with asset classes like equities, fixed income, alternatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead investment accounting processes for assigned asset classes.
• Prepare and review financial statements ensuring accuracy.
• Manage relationships with external and internal auditors.

Skills

Investment accounting knowledge

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified

Job description

Altum Consulting are proud to be partnering with a global charitable organisation to find an experienced and detail-driven Investment Accounting Manager. This is a key role in ensuring accurate and timely investment financial reporting across a diverse portfolio of asset classes. You'll play a critical part in maintaining financial control, delivering high-quality analysis, and supporting wider investment operations.

Reporting to the Investment Accounting Controller, you'll take ownership of accounting processes for specific asset classes, oversee valuations, and act as a trusted business partner to stakeholders across Finance and Investments.

What You'll Do

• Lead investment accounting processes for assigned asset classes, including adjustments, reconciliations, and management of third-party data providers.

• Prepare and review financial statements for investment subsidiaries and group entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with UK GAAP or IFRS.

• Oversee valuation processes, implement review controls, and prepare reports for the Valuation Group.

• Manage relationships with external and internal auditors, ensuring smooth audit delivery.

• Support integration of new investments into finance operations.

• Supervise and mentor junior accounting team members, providing guidance and reviewing their work.

• Maintain a strong risk and control environment, ensuring compliance with policies and financial regulations.

• Build and maintain productive relationships with key stakeholders across the organisation.

• Contribute to a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing finance culture.

About You

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified (or equivalent).

• Minimum of 3+ years PQE.

• Strong technical knowledge of investment accounting under UK GAAP or IFRS.

• Proven experience with one or more asset classes (e.g., equities, fixed income, alternatives, real estate, private equity).

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with high attention to detail.

• Able to manage multiple priorities under pressure while maintaining accuracy and delivery focus.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across finance and investment teams.

This is a hybrid role which requires office attendance 3 days a week in central London.

If you're available immediately for an interim contract, we would love to hear from you.