Management Accountant

Alterna Search; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Carry scheme

Co-invest schemes

Job summary

Alterna Search is seeking a Management Accountant to join a lean private equity finance team in London. The role covers multiple entities and the investment portfolio, driving both management accounts and year-end processes.

You will work closely with the investment team, bring a proactive, hands-on approach, and support the realisation of strategy across the portfolio. This is a strong entry into private equity for a mid-tier practice accountant seeking growth.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualified with 0-3 years PQE.
• Experience in accounts preparation, management accounts and/or bookkeeping.
• Familiar with working across a portfolio of clients/entities.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day bookkeeping across multiple entities.
• Preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reporting.
• VAT, UK compliance and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Supporting year-end accounts and liaising with external advisers.
• Cash flow management and payments.
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc analysis and projects.
• Improving and developing finance processes as the business grows.

Skills

ACA/ACCA qualified

Hands-on

Proactive

Attention to detail

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Job description

Alterna Search is partnered with a growing private equity investment firm looking to appoint a Management Accountant into its lean, high-performing finance team.

Following the successful raise of its latest fund, the business is actively deploying capital into new investments, whilst also managing a mature portfolio of existing investments, with signifcant exits expected by year-end. This is an exciting opportunity to join the business at an important stage of its growth, with exposure to both ongoing investment activity and the realisation of mature assets.

This is a hands-on, broad finance role within a lean private equity finance team, with responsibility across the firm's corporate entities and investment portfolio. The role would be particularly well suited to a mid-tier practice accountant looking to make their first move into private equity. Working closely with the investment team and wider business, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to build a strong understanding of how a private equity firm operates and play an important role within a growing finance function.

Responsibilities (not limited to):

• Day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting across multiple entities
• Preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reporting
• VAT, UK compliance and balance sheet reconciliations
• Supporting year-end accounts and liaising with external advisers
• Cash flow management and payments
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc analysis and projects
• Improving and developing finance processes as the business grows

Background

We are seeking a strong ACA/ACCA qualified accountant with 0-3 years PQE, likely from a mid-tier practice background, with experience working across a portfolio of clients/entities in accounts preparation, management accounts and/or bookkeeping. Most importantly, the successful appointee will be comfortable working in a small team where a hands-on, proactive approach is essential.

Further Information

• London office-based
• Attractive compensation package, including inclusion in carry and co-invest schemes

Alterna Search specialises in recruiting emerging and executive talent for private capital and alternative funds. We partner with clients across finance, operations and investment functions predominantly in London, with wider networks in New York, Dublin and other jurisdictions across EMEA.