Fund Accountant – Front Office Client Services

IQ-EQ; Leinster; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration & pension

Private health & dental

25 days annual leave

Parental leave benefits

Flexible working

Job summary

IQ-EQ in Ireland seeks a qualified accounting professional to act as the day-to-day front office contact for designated private equity and real estate funds. You will oversee client deliverables, communicate with CFOs, and mentor junior staff, while ensuring accurate fund cash movements and strong governance.

The role requires ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualification or equivalent, 3+ years of experience in financial services, and solid Excel skills to support reporting and analysis.

Qualifications

• ACCA, ACA, CIMA qualified or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience in a professional office environment, ideally within financial services.
• Strong accounting expertise with experience reviewing working papers and financial statements.
• Experience managing client relationships and maintaining high service standards.
• Mentoring abilities and intermediate Excel skills for financial analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Act as day-to-day front office contact for designated private equity, real estate, credit, or debt fund clients.
• Oversee client deliverables, manage reporting timelines, and maintain communication with CFOs and Financial Controllers.
• Mentor and support team members as a subject matter expert for designated clients and funds.
• Oversee accurate processing and communication of fund cash movements and investor notices.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and reduce risk.

Skills

Client relationship management

Excel skills

Mentoring abilities

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified

Higher-level education

Tools

Excel

Job description

IQ-EQ in Ireland seeks a qualified accounting professional to act as the day-to-day front office contact for designated private equity and real estate funds. You will oversee client deliverables, communicate with CFOs, and mentor junior staff, while ensuring accurate fund cash movements and strong governance.

The role requires ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualification or equivalent, 3+ years of experience in financial services, and solid Excel skills to support reporting and analysis.