Senior Analyst

Global Accounting Network Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Accounting Network Limited is recruiting a Senior Analyst for its Fund Services team. The role will own key accounting and reporting duties across a client portfolio, gaining exposure to NAV reporting, investor allocations and fund-level calculations.

You will work closely with clients, auditors and advisers, supporting junior staff and ensuring timely delivery of financial statements and reporting packages.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified or qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent.
• Experience in fund accounting, fund administration, financial services, private equity or venture capital.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review NAV reporting and financial statements.
• Prepare and review capital calls, distributions and investor reporting.
• Calculate and review fund-level fees and other calculations.
• Manage day-to-day client relationships and respond to queries.
• Coordinate with investors and internal teams on regulatory requirements.
• Review junior team members' work and provide guidance.

Skills

Fund accounting

Investor reporting

Capital calls

Client communication

Education

Professional ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Job description

Are you a part-qualified or qualified accountant with experience within fund accounting, fund administration or financial services?

We are currently working with a growing and highly regarded financial services business that is looking to appoint a Senior Analyst to join its Fund Services team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to develop their career within a specialist fund environment, working across a portfolio of clients and gaining exposure to accounting, reporting and investor servicing.

The Role

As a Senior Analyst, you will take ownership of key accounting and reporting activities across a portfolio of clients. You will have exposure to a broad range of fund accounting responsibilities while working closely with clients, investors, auditors and advisers.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing and reviewing management accounts, NAV reporting and financial statements
• Preparing and reviewing capital calls, distributions and investor reporting
• Calculating and reviewing management fees, investment interest and other fund‑level calculations
• Managing day‑to‑day client relationships and responding to client queries
• Ensuring accounting records are complete, accurate and maintained to a high standard
• Coordinating with investors and internal teams on regulatory and compliance requirements
• Reviewing work prepared by junior team members and providing guidance and feedback
• Supporting and developing junior members of the team
• Managing reporting timetables, priorities and deadlines across a portfolio of clients
• Working closely with clients, investors, auditors and advisers
• Supporting process improvements and contributing to the development of the wider team

About You

We are looking for an ambitious accounting or fund services professional who is keen to take the next step in their career.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience within fund accounting, fund administration, financial services, private equity, venture capital or a similar environment
• Strong understanding of fund accounting principles, ideally including NAV reporting, management accounts and investor allocations
• Experience with capital calls, distributions and/or investor reporting
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Excellent communication skills and confidence dealing with clients and stakeholders
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• A proactive approach to problem‑solving and process improvement
• Experience reviewing work or supporting more junior team members would be advantageous
• Part-qualified or qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is a great opportunity to join a growing financial services environment where you can broaden your fund accounting experience, take ownership of a client portfolio and continue progressing professionally.

The role offers exposure to a variety of clients and stakeholders, as well as the opportunity to develop your technical accounting, client management and leadership skills.

If you're currently working in fund accounting, fund administration, private equity, venture capital or financial services and are looking for your next step, we'd be keen to hear from you.