Senior Consultant, Private Equity

ACCA Careers; Limerick; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust in Limerick is seeking a Senior Consultant to join our Private Equity Fund Accounting team. You will review outputs, manage workloads, and ensure delivery to agreed service levels while providing leadership and coaching to the team.

You will oversee NAVs and valuations, enhance client reporting, and contribute to process improvements and offshore development. A qualified accountant with strong GAAP/IFRS knowledge and a client‑facing mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with extensive post-qualification experience.
• Strong knowledge of Irish/UK GAAP, US GAAP, and IFRS.
• Understanding of Irish regulatory and tax requirements relevant to fund accounting.
• Experience in Private Equity Fund Administration or keen interest.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
• Strong client service mindset.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise, multitask, and work to tight deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ownership mindset.
• Proficient in MS Excel and comfortable with systems/process improvement initiatives.
• Experience driving efficiencies and automation in processes.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage clearly and confidently at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Review team output and manage workloads to ensure deadlines and SLAs are consistently met.
• Provide coaching, training and ongoing support to team members to foster high performance.
• Review and oversee the completion of NAVs and valuations.
• Enhance client reporting processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients and external auditors, managing queries effectively.
• Support offshore team development and process automation initiatives (Investran).

Skills

Qualified accountant

Irish/UK GAAP

IFRS

Team leadership

Client service mindset

Attention to detail

Time management

Problem solving

Communication

MS Excel

Process improvement

Automation

Ownership mindset

Tools

Investran

MS Excel

Fund accounting systems

Job description

About Northern Trust

As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions. Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding principles that endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide. With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Role Overview

We are currently recruiting a Senior Consultant to join our growing Private Equity Fund Accounting team in Limerick. This is a key role within the division, responsible for reviewing team output, managing workloads, and ensuring delivery in line with agreed service levels. You will provide leadership across the team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment while maintaining a strong focus on client service and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the continued growth and development of the Private Equity team
• Deliver high-quality client service through accurate and timely execution of all deliverables
• Manage team workloads effectively to ensure deadlines and SLAs are consistently met
• Review and oversee the completion of NAVs and valuations
• Enhance client reporting processes and identify opportunities for improvement
• Provide coaching, training, and ongoing support to team members
• Promote a positive, respectful, and high-performing team culture
• Ensure strong risk awareness and adherence to internal controls
• Act as a key point of contact for clients and external auditors, managing queries effectively
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and client reporting deadlines
• Support team development, providing regular and constructive feedback
• Contribute to strategic initiatives, including offshore team development and process automation (Investran)
• Assist in delivering on departmental goals and strategic priorities
• Support onboarding of new clients, including fund structures and reporting requirements
• Communicate effectively with clients, investors, and stakeholders
• Stay informed on industry, market, and regulatory developments

Skills & Experience

• Qualified accountant with extensive post-qualification experience
• Strong knowledge of Irish/UK GAAP, US GAAP, and IFRS
• Understanding of Irish regulatory and tax requirements relevant to fund accounting
• Experience in, or strong interest in, Private Equity Fund Administration
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams
• Strong client service mindset
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to prioritise, multitask, and work to tight deadlines
• Strong problem-solving skills and ownership mindset
• Proficient in MS Excel and comfortable with systems/process improvement initiatives
• Experience driving efficiencies and automation in processes
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage clearly and confidently at all levels

Work Authorization

Applicants must have the right to work in Ireland at the time of application and for the duration of employment. Please note that Northern Trust is unable to provide employment permit sponsorship for this role. This includes Critical Skills Employment Permits, General Employment Permits, Intra-Company Transfer Employment Permits, Stamp 1G permissions, and other employment permits under Irish immigration frameworks.

Working with Us

As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve. Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust’s history and is an essential element of our culture. Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities.

Reasonable Accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at [e-mail], or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.