Private Equity Fund Accountant - Front Office Liaison

ACCA Careers; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Private health & dental

Life assurance

Gym discount

25 days leave

Flexible working

Training & development

Job summary

ACCA Careers in the United Kingdom is seeking a diligent front-office accountant to manage day-to-day relationships for designated private equity and real estate funds. You will oversee deliverables, set timelines and maintain clear communication with CFOs and financial controllers.

You will review quarterly/annual financial statements for compliance with UK GAAP or IFRS, validate investor drawdown and distributions, and mentor junior staff while improving processes to reduce risk and increase

Qualifications

• Higher education qualification (e.g., IATI) and ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified, 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.
• 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

• You’ll manage day-to-day relationships for designated Private Equity clients, including overseeing deliverables, agreeing timelines, and maintaining clear communication with CFOs/financial controllers.
• You’ll 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.
• You’ll validate investor drawdown and distribution calculations, ensuring accuracy in fund movements, proper allocation of proceeds, and clear communication of all cash activities to investors.
• You’ll mentor and support team members while developing deep expertise in client-specific accounting frameworks (per LPA), ensuring all transactions are handled correctly and efficiently.
• You’ll drive results by improving processes, balancing stakeholder needs, demonstrating sound decision‑making and courage, and optimizing workflows to enhance efficiency and reduce risk.

Skills

Client relationship management

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Team player

Excel skills

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualification

Higher education qualification e.g. IATI

Tools

Excel

Job description

ACCA Careers in the United Kingdom is seeking a diligent front-office accountant to manage day-to-day relationships for designated private equity and real estate funds. You will oversee deliverables, set timelines and maintain clear communication with CFOs and financial controllers.

You will review quarterly/annual financial statements for compliance with UK GAAP or IFRS, validate investor drawdown and distributions, and mentor junior staff while improving processes to reduce risk and increase