Private Equity Fund Accountant

Mayford James; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Private Equity firm in London seeks a Fund Accountant to join their dynamic team. The successful candidate will manage fund accounts, liaison with investors and support the development of internal systems. This permanent role offers a competitive salary between £60,000 and £70,000, ideal for a qualified Chartered Accountant with strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA) required.
• Advanced Excel skills essential.
• Experience in Financial Services or fund administration/accounting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accounting and administration responsibilities for external limited partnership funds.
• Analysing fund accounts to produce reports.
• Calculating performance data for reporting purposes.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Education

Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA)

Job description

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A Private Equity firm based in the City of London is currently seeking an outstanding individual to join the business.
Our client deploys capital on behalf of more than 200 investors through various funds specialising in mid market transactions. They also invest in their own capital alongside third party funds.

The successful individual will report directly to the Associate Director and working in a dedicated team to the management of external limited partnership funds. They will be confident in liaising with all people at all levels across the business.

Fund Accounting Principal Accountabilities

* Accounting and administration responsibilities

* Analysing and interpreting fund/financial accounts to produce fund reports.

* Co-ordinating the administration and transfer of new transactions into the Funds.

* Additional support for day-to-day accounting, timely production of quarterly reports to investors and statutory accounts for other managed funds.

* Assistance with the monitoring and reporting on sophisticated securitisation debt financing structure

* Calculating of performance data (IRR calculations) for internal and external reporting purposes.

* Working closely with off shore administrator.

* Liaising with special purpose vehicle administrators (based in Europe).

* Supporting the implementation of new in-house systems and procedures to ensure compliance to partnership agreements.

* Ad hoc projects including data for the raising of new funds and the development of the third party funds management business.

* Adhere to relevant policies and procedures relating to health and safety, and quality management;

* Adhere to procedures relating to proper use and care of necessary equipment.

Key Relationships

* Investment professionals

* Off shore administrators

* Investors

Essential Specification

* Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA)

* Advanced Excel skills

* Experience within Financial Services or of limited partnership fund administration and accounting Vacancy Summary Job Type Permanent Location London Start Date ASAP Duration Salary £60,000-£70,000 Ref No: 193927-MJ27-1-12GDBA Date Advertised 27 Jan 2012