Senior PE Fund Accountant | Client-Focused Delivery

Northern Trust Corp; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust, a leading global wealth management and asset servicing firm, seeks a skilled accounting professional to join the Private Equity Operations team in the UK. You will handle fund administration tasks, GAAP/IFRS reporting and client deliverables with accuracy and timeliness.

The role emphasizes client service, collaboration with Investment Advisor teams and regulatory compliance across entities.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA or equivalent, UK GAAP/IFRS knowledge.
• Experience in fund administration or PE operations is preferred.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with Investment Advisor and internal teams to ensure client deliverables are met.
• Perform bookkeeping and accounting tasks across multiple client portfolios.
• Prepare and review GAAP/IFRS compliant reporting for clients.
• Support tax and regulatory reporting across entities and jurisdictions.
• Identify process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce risk.
• Mentor junior team members and manage workload within deadlines.

Skills

Accounting qualifications (ACA/ACCA)

UK GAAP/IFRS knowledge

Excellent communication

Team player / self-starter

Problem solving

Education

ACA or ACCA

Tools

Excel

Investran

Job description

Northern Trust, a leading global wealth management and asset servicing firm, seeks a skilled accounting professional to join the Private Equity Operations team in the UK. You will handle fund administration tasks, GAAP/IFRS reporting and client deliverables with accuracy and timeliness.

The role emphasizes client service, collaboration with Investment Advisor teams and regulatory compliance across entities.