Senior Accountant, Fund Accounting

ACCA Careers; Stoke Edith; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Investor Services group is seeking a Senior Accountant for Fund Accounting. This role focuses on validating fund accounting deliverables, ensuring quality standards, and supporting complex accounting processes. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, proficiency in accounting standards, and a collaborative mindset.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience, with a minimum of 3 years in fund accounting.
• Proficiency in reviewing financial statements and other relevant reports.

Responsibilities

• Review financial statements, NAV calculations, and other client deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with established procedures and accounting standards.
• Support complex transaction analysis and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

ACCA Level 3 ongoing

ACA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Join to apply for the Senior Accountant, Fund Accounting role at ACCA Careers

1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Senior Accountant, Fund Accounting role at ACCA Careers

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

About IQ-EQ:

IQ-EQ is a leading Investor Services group which combines global expertise with an unwavering focus on client service delivery. We support fund managers, global companies, family offices and private clients operating worldwide.

Company Description

About IQ-EQ:

IQ-EQ is a leading Investor Services group which combines global expertise with an unwavering focus on client service delivery. We support fund managers, global companies, family offices and private clients operating worldwide.

Job Description

Job Summary:

A review-focused position responsible for validating fund accounting deliverables and ensuring quality standards. While initially supporting preparation activities as needed, the role primarily performs detailed reviews of financial statements and supports complex accounting processes while serving as a technical resource for preparers. The position focuses on quality assurance, review oversight, and maintaining accounting standards across deliverables.

Core Responsibilities

• Review financial statements, NAV calculations, and other client deliverables
• Apply accounting standards and regulatory requirements
• Maintain strong knowledge of client-specific requirements
• Support AMs in coordinating with cluster partners
• Contribute to and support process improvement initiatives
• Provide basic technical guidance to preparers
• Ensure compliance with established procedures
  
  

Tasks

• Review and sign-off fund accounting activities and calculations
• Validate capital calls and distribution workings
• Validate compliance with accounting standards
• Review fund books and records
• Document exceptions and prepare error reports together with review findings and recommendations
• Provide feedback on technical matters to preparers
• Support complex transaction analysis
• Review operational procedures and contribute to best practices development
• Assist AM in coordinating with cluster partners or clients on deadlines and deliverables, planning and assigning workload within the team
• Communicate resolution of basic technical issues / concerns to cluster
• Track work progress through timesheet completion
• Participate in required training programs
• Perform other related duties as assigned for role and business needs
  
  

Qualifications

Educational Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field or ACCA Level 3 ongoing or ACA
  
  

Professional Experience

• At least 5 years of experience, with a minimum of 3 years in fund accounting
  
  

Skills And Key Behaviours

In addition to upholding our Group Values (Authentic, Bold, and Collaborative), the role holder will be expected to demonstrate the following:

• Proficiency in reviewing financial statements and other relevant reports required for the funds
• Strong understanding of accounting standards (IFRS or GAAP) and regulatory requirements
• Expertise in validating capital calls, distribution workings, and fund books and records
• Skilled in reviewing and analyzing complex transactions and operational procedures
• With good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills with a particular focus on Excel skills 2
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on quality assurance
• Ability to maintain accuracy and compliance with established accounting standards and procedures
• Effective review and validation skills, ensuring high-quality deliverables
• Capable of providing technical guidance and constructive feedback to preparers
• Detail-oriented and organized, ensuring thorough validation of complex processes
• Strong collaborative mindset, able to support team initiatives and contribute to best practices development Proactive in identifying and resolving issues, ensuring compliance and process efficiency
• Professional demeanor with excellent communication and feedback-sharing skills
• With “Can do” attitude, ability to cope with tight deadlines, work under pressure and lead by example
  
  

Additional Information

At IQ-EQ we want you to reach your full potential. We offer an inclusive and diverse environment to support your career aspirations. With a strong emphasis on continuous learning and a holistic approach to your professional and personal development. We also offer opportunities across our service lines and our international network of offices.

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Accounting

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at ACCA Careers by 2x

Get notified about new Fund Accountant jobs in Stoke Edith, England, United Kingdom.

Junior Management Accountant (H/F) - SAFRAN LANDING SYSTEMS SERVICES UK LTD

Gloucester, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

Gloucester, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago

Knightsbridge, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago

Gatwick, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

County Of Herefordshire, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago

County Of Herefordshire, England, United Kingdom £40,000.00-£50,000.00 14 hours ago

County Of Herefordshire, England, United Kingdom £40,000.00-£50,000.00 14 hours ago

Finance Business Analyst - Technical Operations

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.