Senior Fund Controller — Private Equity Finance & Reporting

Itchyfeet Recruitment Agency; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Itchyfeet is seeking a qualified Senior Fund Controller for a Private Equity fund. You will manage the financials, investor reporting and capital management while coordinating with external administrators and auditors in a dynamic PE environment.

The role requires a minimum of four years post-qualification experience, ACA/ACCA, and strong English communication. Collaboration within a small team and with service providers will be essential for accurate and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Post-qualification experience in PE fund accounting, fund administration, or audit.
• ACA/ACCA or equivalent
• Proficiency with Investran and general ledger systems; strong MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Own and oversee the financials and operations of allocated funds, including external providers.
• Serve as main contact for fund-related activities with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure timely accounting treatment, funding and settlement of fund activities.
• Set service expectations with external providers and review deliverables.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and fund registers.
• Reconcile bank transactions and Investran; align balances with SPV books.
• Prepare capital calls and investor notices.
• Review management fee calculations and partnership expenses.
• Prepare complex bookkeeping for carried interest, valuations, acquisitions and disposals.
• Prepare annual financial statements and investor capital statements.
• Respond to investor queries and due diligence requests.

Skills

Private equity fund accounting

Financial reporting

MS Office

English communication

Education

ACA or ACCA or equivalent

Tools

Investran

General ledger software

Job description

Itchyfeet is seeking a qualified Senior Fund Controller for a Private Equity fund. You will manage the financials, investor reporting and capital management while coordinating with external administrators and auditors in a dynamic PE environment.

The role requires a minimum of four years post-qualification experience, ACA/ACCA, and strong English communication. Collaboration within a small team and with service providers will be essential for accurate and timely reporting.