Senior Fund Accountant

HireForce; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary

Bonus

Pension

Healthcare

Job summary

A leading global Fund Administrator in London seeks a Recently Qualified Big 4 Accountant for a fund accounting role in Private Equity and Alternative Investments. This position offers a structured progression framework with clear advancement opportunities, a strong base salary, bonuses, and exceptional professional development support. The successful candidate will be responsible for NAV calculations, preparing financial statements, and liaising with clients while ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates should possess strong analytical skills and a drive to grow within the investment sector.

Qualifications

• Qualified in a Big 4 or Top 10 firm with funds experience.
• Proven ability to handle complex fund accounting.
• Eager to develop within the alternative investment space.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of NAV calculations for a portfolio of complex alternative investment funds.
• Collaborate with investment managers, prime brokers, and custodians.
• Act as a liaison for clients and fund stakeholders ensuring exceptional service.
• Prepare and review financial statements and reports.
• Coordinate with auditors at year-end ensuring timely deliveries.
• Prepare investor allocations and fund audited financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with AML requirements.
• Calculate and process fees and payments to third-party service providers.

Skills

Strong analytical mindset

Excellent communication skills

Engage with senior stakeholders

Ambitious and adaptable

Education

Recently Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA, or CIMA)

Job description

The Opportunity

This is more than just a fund accounting role — it’s an opportunity to build a long-term career in Private Equity and Alternative Investments, gaining exposure to complex fund structures and high-value transactions. You’ll be joining a company that invests in your success and provides a clear path for progression within a truly global environment.

HireForce is partnering with a leading global Fund Administrator based in London, who are expanding their high-performing Private Equity and Alternative Investments team. This is an outstanding opportunity for a Recently Qualified Big 4 Accountant with funds experience to accelerate their career within a dynamic and growing organisation.

If you’re looking to move beyond the traditional accounting path and gain hands-on exposure across Private Equity, Real Assets, and a diverse range of Alternative Investment funds, this role offers the perfect platform to develop your expertise and make a real impact.

• Work directly with prominent names in Private Equity and Alternative Investments, building deep sector expertise in some of the most in-demand asset classes.
• Benefit from a structured progression framework, with clear opportunities to advance to Assistant Manager, Manager, and beyond.
• Receive continuous professional development, mentoring, and access to advanced fund accounting and investment systems.
• Join a collaborative and supportive culture where innovation, accountability, and career growth are truly encouraged.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of NAV calculations for a portfolio of complex alternative investment funds.
• Collaborate with investment managers, prime brokers, and custodians to ensure seamless processing of trading activity.
• Act as a key liaison point for clients, investors, and fund stakeholders, maintaining exceptional service standards.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports.
• Coordinate with auditors at year-end and interim stages, ensuring timely delivery of information.
• Prepare investor allocations, letters, and fund audited financial statements.
• Ensure AML and compliance requirements are fully met in line with current regulations.
• Calculate and process fees, expenses, and payments to third-party service providers in accordance with agreements.

About You

• Recently Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA, or CIMA) – ideally trained in a Big 4 or Top 10 firm with funds experience.
• Strong analytical mindset, excellent communication skills, and confidence engaging with senior stakeholders.
• Ambitious, adaptable, and eager to develop within the alternative investment space.

Remuneration

A strong base salary, bonus, pension, and healthcare will be offered to the successful candidate.

If this role is of interest to you, please feel free to reach out to me at [e-mail] or 015259601 for a confidential chat. If you know of any friends or colleagues who might suit this role and would like to refer them, you will receive a €250 voucher should we successfully place them.