Fund Accountant

ACCA Careers; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Income protection

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

Holiday entitlement

Tuition support for exams

Gym subsidy

Remote/hybrid working options

Job summary

HS Financial Technologies (HSFT) is a global technology and fund administration partner to alternative asset managers. A Fund Accountant will handle NAV tasks, reconciliations, and pricing under supervision, with training including AML/KYC and client-specific instruction.

Key duties include daily NAV production, reconciliations, corporate actions verification, and audit support. The role fits within a client-focused, collaborative team with hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Accounting, finance, legal or business degree is required.
• Minimum 2.2 honours degree.
• Pursuit of professional accounting qualification is advantageous but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily, weekly and monthly NAV production and NAV checklists.
• Perform cash, position and market value reconciliations.
• Identify and investigate break items on reconciliations promptly.
• Escalate fund accounting issues to supervisors.
• Ensure accurate pricing of positions and verify corporate actions.
• Prepare daily P&L reports and review for reasonableness.
• Calculate income and expense accruals including fees.
• Support audit processes and participate in team meetings.
• Collaborate with internal service departments to resolve issues.

Skills

Strong verbal and written comms

Analytical problem solving

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Accounting, Finance, Legal or Business Degree

Min. 2.2 honors degree

Tools

IT literate

Job description

HS Financial Technologies (HSFT) is a global technology and fund administration partner to alternative asset managers, supporting more than $1 trillion in assets under administration. We serve private equity, private credit, hedge funds, endowments, and others with integrated technology, specialized expertise, and scalable operations.

Our proprietary platform connects data, workflows, and operations across the investment lifecycle, delivering the automation, transparency, and insights clients need to operate efficiently and grow with confidence. Combined with deep expertise across fund accounting, middle office, investor services, regulatory reporting, tax, risk, and front-office solutions, we help clients navigate complexity at scale.

More than 2,400 professionals across 14 global offices deliver the expertise, responsiveness, and consistency that have made HSFT a trusted partner to alternative asset managers worldwide.

At HSFT, we are committed to helping employees build meaningful, long-term careers through structured development programs, leadership opportunities, and clear paths for growth. Guided by our core values of Relationships, Support, Innovation, and Expertise, we foster a collaborative environment where people are empowered to learn, contribute, and succeed.

We offer flexible working arrangements, comprehensive health and well-being benefits, and a culture that invests in our people because they are the foundation of our success.

Founded in 2008 as HedgeServ, HSFT is recognized as a leading provider of alternative asset services, earning industry recognition across technology, accounting, client service, investor services, and regulatory expertise.

Job Description

A Fund Accountant will be required to perform the following tasks within the fund accounting or NAV department. They shall be executed within the guidelines and procedures provided by HS Financial Technologies and under the supervision and guidance of a Fund Accounting Supervisor and Fund Accounting Manager. Reconciliation, trade capture, processing corporate actions and pricing are an integral part of the Fund Accountant’s role. They will be required to perform these core tasks accurately and in a timely and efficient manner. Every Fund Accountant will receive the requisite Induction Training in addition to both compulsory training (AML/KYC) and optional training. Additional, client-specific training will be provided by the NAV Supervisor.

Key Accountabilities Of The Role

The below list is not finite and may be added to. The combination of tasks required to be executed will vary depending on both client structure, client requirements and business needs.

• Assist in the production of daily, weekly and monthly NAV, ensuring completion of specified tasks per NAV checklists
• Perform cash, position and market value reconciliations between HSFT, brokers and clients
• Identify and investigate break items on reconciliations in a timely manner
• Escalate fund accounting issues and aged items to the Fund Accounting Supervisor
• Ensure all positions are priced correctly
• Verify corporate actions to ensure accurate processing
• Prepare daily profit and loss reports and review for reasonableness
• Calculate and process income and expense accruals including fee calculations and trading accruals
• Comply with HSFT’s defined checklists, procedures and controls
• Assist in the audit process if required
• Attend and participate in team meetings
• Collaborate and liaise with internal service departments to address miscellaneous fund issues
• Ensure pre agreed internal and external deadlines are met consistently

HSFT operates a client focused structure which provides a wide-range of experience to all levels of employee, as such a Fund Accountant should work effectively within a team and adapt to changing requirements

Pre-requisite Knowledge, Skills And Experience

• 1-3 years’ experience in a similar role
• Accounting, Finance, Legal or Business Degree
• Min. 2.2 honors degree
• Intention to actively pursue a professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CPA, ACA) is not required but would be an advantage
• IT Literate
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and well organized
• Ability to work effectively in a time-sensitive environment with defined deadlines
• Ability to be flexible and work effectively both within a team structure and independently
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates initiative while applying appropriate escalation processes
• Demonstrates consistency in delivering assigned responsibilities
• Take responsibility for assigned tasks
• Demonstrate professional standards aligned with company values

We’re proud to offer a benefits package and workplace culture designed to support your health, career ambitions and life beyond work.

• Full private medical insurance
• Permanent health insurance/income protection as well as Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme available to you and your immediate family
• Defined contribution pension scheme with competitive employer contributions
• Competitive annual holiday entitlement
• Annual professional membership fee reimbursement
• Club/gym subsidy
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme
• Employee Referral Program
• Remote/hybrid working opportunities, or from the office
• Tuition support for professional qualification exams that are relevant to your role including paid study and exam leave
• Sports and Social Club