London-Based Fund Accountant – Private Credit

Barings; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment management firm located in London is seeking a Fund Accountant for their Private Investment Fund Finance team. The ideal candidate will have strong finance qualifications, including a degree and professional accounting qualifications. Responsibilities include managing funds, overseeing financial statements, and producing detailed reports. This role is essential for ensuring smooth fund operations and liaising with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates should possess strong analytical skills and proficiency in tools like Excel and Power BI.

Qualifications

• Proactive and hardworking with a keen desire to learn.
• Prior closed-end fund experience is desirable.
• Experience in private credit and infrastructure debt is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a group of co-mingled funds and segregated mandates.
• Manage daily cash forecasting and fund expenses.
• Produce investor reporting packages.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Power BI

Data Analysis

Problem-solving skills

Education

University degree, 2:1 or equivalent

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

A leading investment management firm located in London is seeking a Fund Accountant for their Private Investment Fund Finance team. The ideal candidate will have strong finance qualifications, including a degree and professional accounting qualifications. Responsibilities include managing funds, overseeing financial statements, and producing detailed reports. This role is essential for ensuring smooth fund operations and liaising with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates should possess strong analytical skills and proficiency in tools like Excel and Power BI.