Private Equity Client Accountant - Flexible Growth Path

IQ-EQ; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Private health and dental cover

Life assurance

Discounted gym membership

Eye test

Corporate GP

25 days annual leave + holidays

Flexible working

Training and development

Job summary

IQ-EQ is seeking a skilled professional to manage day-to-day operations for Private Equity clients, delivering timely financial reporting and investor communications. You will prepare statements, drawdowns, and distributions under UK GAAP and IFRS, coordinating with CFOs and financial controllers to meet fund-specific requirements.

The role emphasizes strong stakeholder management, accuracy in reporting, and collaboration across teams, with a clear path toward ACCA/ACA progression within a

Qualifications

• Relevant higher education or IATI qualification (or equivalent) with a strong academic foundation in accounting.
• Progress toward a professional qualification (ACCA or ACA), with required exams completed and relevant work experience where applicable.
• Experience in preparing and reviewing financial statements and working papers, or a strong accounting background supported by CPD.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and resolve issues effectively in a professional environment.
• Intermediate Excel skills with the ability to handle financial data and support reporting tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations for Private Equity clients, including financial reporting, investor calculations, and cash flow communication.
• Prepare and review financial statements, investor drawdowns, and distributions in line with UK GAAP, IFRS, and fund-specific requirements.
• Oversee client deliverables by setting timelines, tracking progress, and maintaining regular communication with CFOs or Financial Controllers.
• Provide technical support to team members, ensure transactions align with fund frameworks (LPA), and contribute to process improvements.
• Demonstrate strong stakeholder management, ownership, prioritisation, teamwork, and resilience while driving results and optimising workflows.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Excel

Client relationships

Financial reporting

Team collaboration

Education

Accounting degree

ACCA/ACA progression

Job description

IQ-EQ is seeking a skilled professional to manage day-to-day operations for Private Equity clients, delivering timely financial reporting and investor communications. You will prepare statements, drawdowns, and distributions under UK GAAP and IFRS, coordinating with CFOs and financial controllers to meet fund-specific requirements.

The role emphasizes strong stakeholder management, accuracy in reporting, and collaboration across teams, with a clear path toward ACCA/ACA progression within a