Private Equity Management Accountant - 6-Month Contract

Marks Sattin; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private equity business in the UK seeks a Management Accountant for a 6-month initial contract. This hybrid role requires 1-4 years of experience in investment management and strong Excel skills. The successful candidate will join a finance team supporting accurate reporting, budgeting, and audits while benefiting from a collaborative culture and professional development opportunities. Ideal candidates will start in January 2026.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Professional development opportunities

Exposure to diverse finance activities

Qualifications

• 1-4 years’ experience as a Management Accountant within a multi-entity group structure from an Investment Management background.
• Ability to start in early to mid-January 2026.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post monthly journals.
• Produce monthly management accounts, including balance sheet reconciliations and fixed asset reporting under UK GAAP.
• Liaise with internal teams on expense recharges.
• Calculate quarterly asset management fees.
• Assist with annual budgeting and quarterly VAT returns.
• Support annual accounts preparation and audits, including responding to auditor queries.
• Prepare quarterly FCA returns.
• Handle ad-hoc queries and provide operational support across the finance function.

Skills

Strong MS Excel skills

Familiarity with banking platforms

Job description

A leading private equity business in the UK seeks a Management Accountant for a 6-month initial contract. This hybrid role requires 1-4 years of experience in investment management and strong Excel skills. The successful candidate will join a finance team supporting accurate reporting, budgeting, and audits while benefiting from a collaborative culture and professional development opportunities. Ideal candidates will start in January 2026.