Senior Associate - Fund Administration (Private Equity)

IQ-EQ; Woodbridge; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fund administration firm in the United Kingdom seeks a Fund Administrator to support hedge fund and private equity clients. The role involves overseeing client deliverables, managing audits, and leading junior staff while ensuring high-quality service. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting and 3+ years of experience in fund accounting is required. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package included.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

401(k) plan with company match

Health benefits including medical and dental

Paid parental leave

Hybrid work arrangements

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in private equity or fund accounting.
• Strong technical skills in fund accounting.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support client leads and ensure deliverables meet expectations.
• Manage audits and financial statement reviews.
• Lead process improvements and train junior staff.

Skills

Fund accounting

Analytical skills

Client service

Communication

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

QuickBooks

Excel

Outlook

Word

Investran

Job description

Overview

As a fund administrator, you will support hedge fund and private equity clients with fund operations, financial reporting, and investor communications under the guidance of an experienced team. You will oversee client deliverables, review complex fund calculations and financials, manage audits, train junior staff, and drive process improvements across multiple engagements.

What you’ll do

• Support client leads across multiple private equity funds, ensuring deliverables align with limited partnership agreements and client expectations.
• Apply knowledge of partnership terms to financial reporting, income/expense allocations, and complex fund calculations such as carried interest and waterfall models.
• Prepare and review journal entries, capital account statements, investor notices, and manage capital calls and distributions.
• Oversee financial statement reviews, coordinate with auditors and tax teams during year-end, and respond to client and ad hoc requests.
• Lead process improvements, manage competing deadlines, and train and develop junior team members.
• Deliver high-quality client service in collaborative environments with receptive feedback.
• Bring three plus years of progressive experience in private equity, public accounting, or related roles, supported by a degree in Accounting.
• Demonstrate strong technical and analytical skills in fund accounting and administration, with proficiency in QuickBooks, Excel, Outlook, Word, and Investran.
• Consistently deliver accurate, high-volume work while managing deadlines and maintaining attention to detail.
• Lead and mentor junior team members and be flexible to work overtime when needed to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive experience in private equity, fund accounting, or related roles.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Strong technical skills in fund accounting and administration; advanced proficiency in QuickBooks, Excel, Outlook, Word, and Investran.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills; ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to support well-being and work-life balance.
• Paid time off, sick time, holidays, and a 401(k) plan with company match (eligibility applies).
• Health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and mental health support.
• Additional benefits including paid parental leave and hybrid work arrangements.
• Salary range: $70,000–$95,000 dependent on experience and location.