Manager

Apex Group Ltd.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global fund administration company is seeking a Manager – Accounting to lead client relationships and oversee fund accounting and financial reporting for private equity clients. The role necessitates a professional accounting qualification and relevant experience in fund accounting, focusing on compliance with UK GAAP and IFRS. The position offers visibility in a growing organization and the chance to make impactful improvements within a dynamic team.

Benefits

High level of visibility

Dynamic and fast-paced team

Opportunity to innovate and improve processes

Qualifications

• Holds a professional ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA qualification or equivalent.
• Experienced manager with relevant experience in private equity fund accounting.
• Proficient in IFRS and UK GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Lead client relationships and serve as the primary point of contact.
• Provide fund accounting and financial reporting services to clients.
• Prepare and review management accounts and financial statements.

Skills

Professional ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA qualification or equivalent

Relevant experience in private equity fund accounting

Proficient in IFRS and UK GAAP

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Strong project management skills

Education

Professional accounting qualification

Job description

Manager – Accounting

Location: Jersey | Department: Private Equity | Equity Apex is seeking a Manager to join a growing team that delivers full suite fund accounting and financial reporting services to private equity clients with complex fund structures.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead client relationships from an accounting perspective, serving as the primary point of contact for all accounting queries.
• Provide day‑to‑day fund accounting and financial reporting services to a portfolio of private equity clients, ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures.
• Own bookkeeping processes, ensuring that all day‑to‑day matters are performed timely and satisfactorily, including controlling and monitoring ledgers.
• Prepare and review management accounts, financial statements and NAV calculations in compliance with UK GAAP and IFRS.
• Review capital call and distribution workings, oversee carried interest and other calculations in accordance with fund documentation.
• Act as first‑line reviewer of routine and non‑routine accounting deliverables (management and statutory accounts, NAV calculations, call/distribution workings, etc.).
• Work closely with the Private Equity Funds administration team and clients to keep accounting records accurate and transactions incorporated appropriately.
• Assist in the preparation and review of periodic direct and indirect tax returns and liaise with tax advisers.
• Attend board meetings to present financial information as necessary.
• Support the audit process to ensure the completion of milestones and deadlines.
• Manage and supervise junior team members, including coaching, mentoring, goal setting and periodic appraisals.
• Perform other duties to support the Senior Manager/Associate Director and team as may be necessary from time‑to‑time.

Skills & Qualifications

• Hold a professional ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA qualification or equivalent (partly qualified candidates with funds experience considered).
• Experienced manager (or assistant manager welcome) with years of relevant experience in private equity fund accounting.
• Proficient in IFRS and UK GAAP.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to develop strong working relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Strong project management skills, including people management.
• Basic understanding of Jersey statutory laws and anti‑money laundering regulations.
• Motivated and driven, with a proactive attitude towards continuous improvement.

What You Will Get In Return

• High level of visibility within a large organisation on an upwards trajectory.
• Part of a dynamic, fast‑paced team that makes a genuine impact on revenue and sales pipeline.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse, agile and globally recognised product line.
• Chance to innovate, improve processes and make a difference.

Equity Apex was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world's largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers. With over 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide, our team delivers unprecedented growth and transformation.

EEO Statement

Equity Apex is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.