Private Equity Fund Accountant - AVP

Quest Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Recruitment seeks a seasoned PE Fund Accounting professional to lead a team delivering complex private equity accounting services. The role requires coaching staff, SME in PE structures, and ensuring timely client deliverables with strong communication.

You will oversee monthly/quarterly reporting, capital activity handling, and fee calculations while driving process improvements across local and global projects. Strong client-facing skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in accounting operations or practice.
• 3+ years’ experience in Private Equity (desirable).
• Strong team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deliverables, stakeholders, and deadlines effectively.
• Solid understanding of the financial services industry and a keen interest in ongoing learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of supervisors and accounting specialists, supporting their development and training.
• Become a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on PE client structures and accounting processes.
• Manage client deliverables (SLAs) and ensure team performance meets expectations.
• Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs).
• Oversee the preparation and review of monthly/quarterly reporting packs.
• Manage client capital activity processing, including calls, distributions, and transfers.
• Review and prepare management fee, waterfall, and carry calculations.
• Prepare accounts and/or financial statements for complex PE structures.
• Participate in local and global projects to improve processes and deliverables.
• Regularly engage with your team and manager on individual and team goals.
• Conduct performance reviews and support continuous team development.
• Maintain strong client relationships through regular communication.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Stakeholder management

Financial services knowledge

Job description

As a core member of our Private Equity Fund Accounting group, you will work alongside highly accomplished professionals delivering award-winning services to some of the most recognised and prestigious clients in the PE industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of supervisors and accounting specialists, supporting their development and training
• Become a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on PE client structures and accounting processes
• Manage client deliverables (SLAs) and ensure team performance meets expectations
• Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs)
• Oversee the preparation and review of monthly/quarterly reporting packs
• Manage client capital activity processing, including calls, distributions, and transfers
• Review and prepare management fee, waterfall, and carry calculations
• Prepare accounts and/or financial statements for complex PE structures
• Participate in local and global projects to improve processes and deliverables
• Regularly engage with your team and manager on individual and team goals
• Conduct performance reviews and support continuous team development
• Maintain strong client relationships through regular communication

Qualifications & Skills

• 5+ years’ experience in accounting operations or practice
• 3+ years’ experience in Private Equity (desirable)
• Strong team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple deliverables, stakeholders, and deadlines effectively
• Solid understanding of the financial services industry and a keen interest in ongoing learning