Private Equity Accountant

RCQ Associates - Financial Markets Specialists; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a motivated Accountant or Auditor to join their dynamic Finance team. This exciting role offers the opportunity to work closely with the CFO and be involved in both company accounts and fund accounting. With a supportive environment and a focus on work-life balance, this position is ideal for someone eager to learn and develop their skills in financial services, particularly in asset management and private equity. If you are part or newly qualified and ready to take the next step in your career, this role promises growth and progression within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• 1.5 - 4 years experience as an accountant or auditor required.
• Ability to support final exams if needed.

Responsibilities

• Involvement in full company accounts and fund accounting.
• Accounting and auditing tasks as part of the finance team.

Skills

Financial Services Experience

Communication Skills

Work Ethic

Desire to Learn

Education

Part or Newly Qualified Accountant

ACA / CA / ICAEW

Job description

A US headquartered Alternative Asset Manager is seeking an Accountant or Auditor to join their expanding Finance team and report directly to the CFO. Sitting in a team of 6, based in London and New York, you will be involved in both the full company accounts in addition to the fund accounting aspects of the role.

The CFO is a very supportive and understanding manager. He’s looking for someone with a strong work ethic and a desire to learn and develop. It’s likely that by nature you’ll be someone who is comfortable working hard, but outside of busy season the hours should be quite normal. For this type of role, work-life balance seems good.

Some Financial Services experience will be required (ideally with related asset management, private equity, private credit, UCITS or private hedge fund experience) but there is some flexibility. You will be part or newly qualified (You will likely have 1.5 - 4 years experience as an accountant or auditor), and they have the ability to support any final exams if required. It’s an interesting role and a great opportunity for someone to learn and progress within a supportive environment.

Great communication skills are essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Accounting
• Audit
• Auditing
• Auditor
• Private Equity / Private Credit
• FCA filings
• ACA / CA / ICAEW

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals, Financial Services, and Investment Management