Private Equity Client Accountant Front Office

IQEQ; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Private health and dental cover

25 days annual leave

Flexible working

Job summary

IQ-EQ is seeking a meticulous Fund Accountant to act as a day-to-day front office contact for designated private equity, real estate, credit, or debt fund clients. You will manage relationships, review financial statements, and ensure accurate cash activity reporting.

You will mentor junior team members, apply solid Excel skills, and work within a collaborative team to meet deadlines and regulatory standards. This role offers growth and a strong pension/benefits package.

Qualifications

• Higher education qualification (e.g., IATI) and ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified, qualified by experience, or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience in a professional office environment, ideally within financial services or an accounting practice managing multiple client relationships.
• Strong accounting expertise, including reviewing working papers and financial statements (with disclosures) or equivalent experience supported by CPD.
• Proven experience managing client relationships and resolving issues directly with clients in a professional manner.
• Support and mentor junior team members while applying intermediate Excel skills to enhance efficiency and accuracy

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day relationships for designated Private Equity clients, including overseeing deliverables, agreeing timelines, and maintaining clear communication with CFOs/financial controllers.
• Review quarterly/annual financial statements, ensuring compliance with reporting standards (e.g., UK GAAP or IFRS) in collaboration with your Manager and Technical & Training teams.
• Validate investor drawdown and distribution calculations, ensuring accuracy in fund movements, proper allocation of proceeds, and clear communication of all cash activities to investors.
• Mentor and support team members while developing deep expertise in client‑specific accounting frameworks (per LPA), ensuring all transactions are handled correctly and efficiently.
• Drive results by improving processes, balancing stakeholder needs, demonstrating sound decision‑making and courage, and optimizing workflows to enhance efficiency and reduce risk

Skills

Excel

Client relationships

Attention to detail

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA

Higher education (IATI)

Job description

IQ-EQ is seeking a meticulous Fund Accountant to act as a day-to-day front office contact for designated private equity, real estate, credit, or debt fund clients. You will manage relationships, review financial statements, and ensure accurate cash activity reporting.

You will mentor junior team members, apply solid Excel skills, and work within a collaborative team to meet deadlines and regulatory standards. This role offers growth and a strong pension/benefits package.