Senior Fund Accountant

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; St Peter Port; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Wellbeing initiatives

Hybrid working

Learning & development

Inclusive culture

Job summary

IQ-EQ in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Fund Accountant to deliver accurate fund accounting services for a portfolio of clients. You will prepare and review financial statements, NAV calculations, and investor reports while upholding governance and risk management standards.

You will work with the wider fund accounting team to support client portfolios, maintain records, and contribute to process improvements. Excellent stakeholder management and a service-minded approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Fund accounting experience with strong controls.
• Commitment to high-quality client service.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Technically proficient and adaptable to new systems.
• Professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, FCA, CA(SA) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements, NAV reports, and investor reports.
• Collaborate with fund accounting team to support portfolios.
• Maintain records, follow procedures, and assist Compliance with reviews.
• Deliver high-quality service to clients while driving process improvements.
• Develop regulatory knowledge and present financial information to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Client service

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

ACCA/CA/CA(SA) or equivalent

Job description

Is a global investor services group with deep expertise in private markets. We support investment managers, asset owners and global businesses with the administration, compliance, governance, data and reporting that their structures depend on.

Across 25 jurisdictions, our 6,500+ professionals combine technical strength, connected technology and human understanding – the IQ and the EQ – to free clients from operational complexity and give them the peace of mind to focus on their core business activities.

Our IQ is our technical, regulatory and operational expertise, underpinned by data, technology and coordinated global delivery. Our EQ is our human partnership: understanding the business behind the numbers, the culture behind the structures and the individuals behind the screens.

With more than US$950 billion of assets under administration, our global client base includes 13 of the world's top 15 private equity firms* and 19 of the top 25 private debt firms**.

One relationship connects our clients to the right expertise as needs evolve, helping them move forward with clarity and confidence, wherever they operate.

To find out more about IQ-EQ visit iqeq.com.

Job Description

As a Senior Fund Accountant, you will be responsible for delivering accurate and timely fund accounting services to a portfolio of fund clients. You will prepare and review financial statements, NAV calculations, investor reports, and other key accounting deliverables while maintaining strong governance, compliance, and risk management standards. The role requires excellent stakeholder management skills, a strong client service mindset, and a commitment to driving process improvements and operational excellence within the Fund Accounting function.

What you will do

• You will prepare financial statements, investor reports, and Net Asset Value (NAV) reports while meeting strict accounting deadlines
• You will collaborate with the wider fund accounting team, including Senior Fund Accountants and Fund Accounting Managers to support client portfolios and projects
• You will maintain accurate records, follow accounting procedures, and assist Compliance with client reviews and issue reporting
• You will deliver high-quality service to internal and external clients while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives
• You will build commercial and regulatory knowledge and present financial information effectively to senior stakeholders

What we offer

• Competitive Rewards:Attractive compensation and benefits designed to recognise your skills, experience, and contribution
• Health and Wellbeing:Access to a range of wellbeing initiatives and employee benefits that support your physical, mental, and financial wellness
• Work-Life Balance:Flexible working opportunities and leave policies that help employees balance their professional and personal commitments
• Learning and Development:Ongoing training, career development opportunities, and the resources needed to support your professional growth
• Inclusive Culture:A collaborative and supportive environment where employees are valued, empowered, and encouraged to reach their full potential

Qualifications

• You will have proven experience in Fund Accounting with a strong understanding of financial processes and controls
• You will have a strong commitment to delivering high-quality client service in a detail-oriented environment
• You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills with a professional approach
• You will be technically proficient, adaptable to new systems, and skilled at managing multiple priorities under pressure
• You will hold a professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, FCA, CA(SA) or equivalent

Additional Information

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU AND THE ENVIRONMENT

As a forward-looking business, sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining meaningful, long-term relationships with all our stakeholders – including our employees, clients, and local communities – while also reducing our impact on our natural environment.

There is always more we can, and should do, to improve – whether in relation to our people, our clients, our planet, or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture for our people, led by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee.

Our learning and development programmes and systems (including PowerU and MyCampus) enable us to invest in growing our employees’ careers, while our hybrid working approach supports our employees in achieving balance and flexibility while remaining connected to their colleagues. We want to empower our 5,500+ employees - from 94 nationalities, speaking 41 languages across 25 countries - to each achieve their potential. Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support female managers launching their first fund, in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced.

We’re committed to growing long-term relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients' sustainability and success leads to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.

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