Senior Fund Accountant - Irish Funds & Regulatory Reporting

Itchyfeet Recruitment Agency; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Itchyfeet Recruitment Agency is seeking a Senior Fund Accountant to oversee bookkeeping and reporting for Irish fund structures, ensuring timely quarterly filings for the Central Bank of Ireland. The role demands accuracy, client focus, and proactive issue resolution within a fund accounting framework.

You will collaborate with the onshore Ireland fund accounting team, independently prepare financial statements of varying complexity, mentor junior staff, and coordinate all accounting matters for

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a funds environment.
• Good knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP.
• Progressing towards or holding a professional qualification as a chartered accountant (ACA/ACCA).
• Deadline oriented, with collaborative and flexible working capabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Capacity for independent task management.
• Commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate bookkeeping of assigned Irish fund structures.
• Prepare quarterly reporting files for regulatory purposes.
• Work closely with the onshore Ireland fund accounting team.
• Prepare straightforward sets of accounts and financial reports independently.
• Deliver financial statements and specialised reports within client and regulatory timelines.
• Address queries from colleagues, clients, and auditors proactively.
• Enhance client and advisor relationships, showing responsiveness and market knowledge.
• Mentor junior staff under senior supervision.
• Coordinate all accounting matters for clients, including regular reporting.
• Process routine fund accounting operations ensuring accurate execution and recording.
• Adhere to all workflows, policies, and accounting standards.

Skills

Client service

Attention to detail

Communication

Independent task management

Deadline oriented

Education

ACA/ACCA in progress

Job description

Itchyfeet Recruitment Agency is seeking a Senior Fund Accountant to oversee bookkeeping and reporting for Irish fund structures, ensuring timely quarterly filings for the Central Bank of Ireland. The role demands accuracy, client focus, and proactive issue resolution within a fund accounting framework.

You will collaborate with the onshore Ireland fund accounting team, independently prepare financial statements of varying complexity, mentor junior staff, and coordinate all accounting matters for