Private Equity Accountant

Matrix Recruitment Group; Connacht; Hybrid; EUR 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Matrix Recruitment Group is seeking a Private Equity Accountant to join a well-established financial services organisation on a 12-month contract with potential extension. The role is based in Limerick with a hybrid working model.

You will contribute to the full administration lifecycle of private equity funds, including fund accounting, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance. You will work closely with clients, external auditors, and team members to ensure deadlines are met and NAVs are

Qualifications

• 4+ years in a similar role.
• Private equity or funds experience.
• Accountancy qualification desirable.
• Knowledge of Irish/UK GAAP, US GAAP or IFRS desirable.
• Experience producing management accounts with debits/credits.
• Understanding fund accounting and financial reporting standards.
• Excellent PC skills, especially MS Excel and Word.
• Analytical thinker with problem-solving ability.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a high standard of service for assigned clients.
• Liaise with clients and external auditors, handling audit queries.
• Prepare and submit regulatory and compliance returns.
• Issue NAVs accurately within set timeframes.
• Manage accurate and timely payment of operating expenses.
• Support new client onboarding and fund setup processes.
• Prepare reports for board packs and internal stakeholders.
• Support daily operations as needed within the team.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Financial reporting

MS Excel

MS Word

Client liaison

Auditing support

Education

Accounting qualification

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

What You Need to Know:

Matrix recruitments are currently recruiting for a Private Equity Accountant to join their client, a well-established financial services organisation with a collaborative team environment.

This is a 12-month contract position with some possibility of extension or other opportunities arising.

The role is based in Limerick, and the company offers a hybrid working model.

Your New Job:

You’ll play a central part in the Private Equity Fund Accounting department, assisting with the full administration lifecycle of private equity funds. Expect to be hands‑on with fund accounting and financial reporting, working closely with clients, external auditors, and team members to deliver top‑quality service. You’ll ensure client deadlines are met, regulatory filings are on point, and communication is always clear.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Deliver a high standard of service for assigned clients
• Liaise with clients and external auditors, handling audit queries
• Prepare and submit regulatory and compliance returns
• Issue NAVs accurately within set timeframes
• Manage accurate and timely payment of operating expenses
• Support new client onboarding and fund setup processes
• Prepare reports for board packs and internal stakeholders
• Support daily operations as needed within the team

What Are We Looking For?:

• 4 years or more in a similar role
• Private equity or funds experience
• Accountancy qualification desirable
• Knowledge of Irish/UK GAAP, US GAAP, or IFRS (desirable)
• Experience in producing management accounts, including debits/credits
• Understanding of fund accounting and financial reporting standards
• Excellent PC skills, especially MS Excel and Word
• Analytical thinker with solid problem-solving ability
• High attention to detail and accuracy