Senior Fund Accountant - Private Equity (Contract)

Rymer, Echols, Slay & Nelson-Archer, P.C.; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading private equity firm as a Senior Fund Accountant on a 6-month contract. This hybrid role demands strong technical and hands-on fund accounting skills to support fund reporting and investment operations. Ideal candidates will possess relevant qualifications and experience in private equity funds.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified accountant with 2-10 years of experience as Fund Accountant.
• Strong communication and analytical skills required.
• Available on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and quarterly finance deliverables.
• Collaborate with the Portfolio team for fund valuation.
• Manage external audits and produce management accounts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Technical expertise

Education

ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CPA qualification

Job description

Senior Fund Accountant | 6-Month Contract | London - Hybrid

A leading private equity firm is seeking an experienced Senior Fund Accountant to support fund reporting and investment operations on an initial 6-month contract. The role is hybrid (3 days in London office) and offers a fast-paced environment requiring strong technical expertise and hands-on fund accounting experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and quarterly finance deliverables, including submissions to senior finance leadership
• Collaborate with the Portfolio team to produce comprehensive fund valuation packs
• Track and apply changes to accounting standards relevant to the fund structure
• Own statutory account preparation under IFRS or UK GAAP
• Manage external audits including annual financial statements and CASS control reviews
• Produce management accounts and perform detailed analytical reviews
• Support capital activity: acquisitions, disposals, and quarterly valuations
• Deliver tax compliance inputs and performance KPIs for board-level materials
• Assist with ExCo and investment committee reporting packs
• Maintain carried interest models and support IRR modelling with scenario and sensitivity analysis
• Liaise with portfolio company CFOs to validate income models and forecasts
• Manage liquidity planning and cash forecasting; monitor funding needs and reserves
• Prepare weekly bank reconciliations and oversee regular payment runs
• Review investment documentation to ensure consistency with financial treatment
• Oversee capital call and distribution calculations and investor notices
• Drive improvements in quality control, financial process efficiency and documentation accuracy

Criteria for Selection:

• Must be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA)
• Must have experience as a Fund Accountant/ Fund Controller within private equity closed ended funds (2-10 years)
• Be available at short notice
• Strong communication skills

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