newly-qualified accountant

Gbs Uk; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A private equity fund in London seeks a newly-qualified Financial Accountant to join their finance team. The ideal candidate will own core financial control and statutory reporting, as well as assist with budgeting and forecasting. This role requires excellent communication and technical skills, and proficiency with MS Excel. The position offers a hybrid work model, allowing for flexibility while working in a vibrant central London office.

Qualifications

• Recently qualified accountant (ACA/CA or equivalent).
• Training from a top-tier accounting firm.
• Excellent technical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with MS Excel.
• Experience with private equity audit preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual financial statements and regular statutory reports.
• Supervise outsourced management accounting functions.
• Liaise with external auditors and tax advisors.
• Support the FP&A function on budgeting and forecasting.
• Assist with ad-hoc tasks across corporate entities, tax, and fund activities.
• Own core financial control, technical accounting, and statutory reporting.
• Manage fixed asset accounting and reconciliations.
• Lead IFRS 16 lease accounting.

Skills

Technical accounting skills

Communication

Presentation skills

Proficiency with MS Excel

Education

Recently qualified accountant (ACA/CA or equivalent)

Training from a top-tier accounting firm

Job description

Financial Accountant – Private Equity (London)

Industry: Private Equity | Employment Type: Permanent | Salary Guide: £60,000 + Bonus

Our client, a well‑established private equity fund in central London, is seeking a newly‑qualified accountant to support their finance team. The role involves close interaction with the COO/CFO and full responsibility for financial accounting, reporting, and control functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare annual financial statements and regular statutory reports
• Supervise outsourced management accounting functions
• Liaise with external auditors and tax advisors
• Support the FP&A function on budgeting and forecasting
• Assist with ad‑hoc tasks across corporate entities, tax, and fund activities
• Own core financial control, technical accounting, and statutory reporting
• Manage fixed asset accounting and reconciliations
• Lead IFRS 16 lease accounting

Qualifications

• Recently qualified accountant (ACA/CA or equivalent)
• Training from a top‑tier accounting firm
• Excellent technical, communication, and presentation skills
• Proficiency with MS Excel
• Experience with private equity audit preferred but not required

Location: London (Hybrid – office in central London with flexible remote option)