Consultant, Private Equity Accounting - Limerick | Hybrid

ACCA Careers; Limerick; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust is seeking a Private Equity Fund Administrator to support end-to-end fund administration, accounting and reporting for a portfolio of clients in a high-performing team.

Reporting to a Team Leader, the role focuses on delivering accurate financial statements, regulatory reporting and client service, with on-site training and development opportunities in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of debits and credits and accounting fundamentals.
• Experience in high-paced, deadline-driven environments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality service to a portfolio of Private Equity clients.
• Prepare interim and annual financial statements and regulatory reporting.
• Act as key point of contact for clients and external auditors.
• Ensure regulatory filing deadlines are met.
• Assist with NAV calculations and expense payments.
• Support establishment of operating models and fund inception documentation.
• Prepare and collate reporting for board and investor packs.
• Provide hands-on BAU support and contribute to team success.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Client interaction

Deadline-driven

Education

Professional accounting qualification

Job description

About Northern Trust

Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.

About Northern Trust

Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889. Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world’s most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

The Role

Reporting to a Team Leader within the Private Equity Department, the successful candidate will play a key role in the end‑to‑end administration of Private Equity funds, gaining broad exposure across fund accounting, transfer agency and financial reporting. This is a role for someone who enjoys ownership, client interaction and working in a high‑performing environment, where standards are high but support and development are just as strong.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver a consistently high‑quality service to a portfolio of assigned Private Equity clients
• Prepare interim and annual financial statements, including consolidated financial statements for complex fund structures and listed entities
• Act as a key point of contact for clients and external auditors, confidently managing audit queries and requests
• Ensure agreed client service levels and regulatory filing deadlines are met
• Oversee the preparation of regulatory and statutory returns, including Central Bank, CSO and compliance reporting
• Ensure Net Asset Values (NAVs) are calculated accurately and delivered within defined timelines
• Control the accurate and timely payment of operating expenses
• Support the establishment of operating models and documentation at fund inception
• Ensure all legal, documentation and compliance requirements are properly completed
• Prepare, review and collate reporting for board and investor packs
• Provide hands‑on support across BAU activity where required, contributing to the wider success of the team

Skills & Experience

We are open to candidates with a range of accountancy backgrounds, including practice, audit and industry, particularly those who have worked in fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environments and have a solid understanding of debits and credits. While prior Private Equity experience is beneficial, it is not essential, as the team provides excellent on‑site training and support to help new joiners build specialist knowledge in this area.

That said, the ideal candidate will bring the following experience and attributes:

• A recognised professional accounting qualification (preferred), with relevant post‑qualification experience
• Strong technical knowledge of Irish/UK GAAP, US GAAP and IFRS
• Working knowledge of the Irish regulatory and tax framework as it relates to fund accounting and financial reporting
• Previous experience in Private Equity fund administration, or a strong willingness and ability to develop this expertise quickly
• A collaborative, team‑focused approach with a clear commitment to shared success
• High standards of accuracy, ownership and attention to detail
• The ability to thrive in a deadline‑driven environment while maintaining quality and client focus

Why This Team

• Exposure to top‑tier global Private Equity clients
• A genuinely collaborative, experienced and supportive team culture
• Strong investment in systems, technology and process improvement
• Clear opportunities to deepen technical expertise and progress within a growing department
• The chance to be part of an award‑winning Private Equity platform with real momentum

Working With Us

As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.

Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose.

We’d love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world’s most admired and sustainable companies!

Reasonable accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at [e-mail].

We hope you’re excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.