Senior Fund Accountant 

Opportunity: Lead the efficient and accurate accounting and administration of investment companies, unit trusts, and limited partnerships, with a focus on private equity, property, and infrastructure funds. Act as the primary contact for select client relationships.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and oversee monthly/quarterly management accounts for a client portfolio.

• Prepare and oversee annual financial statements in line with UK GAAP/US GAAP/IFRS/AUS.

• Manage key deliverables per SLA or equivalent.

• Calculate management fees, carried interest, and distribution amounts, including waterfall calculations.

• Handle year-end audits and auditor queries.

• Ensure compliance with client documentation and procedures.

• Investigate and address client queries.

• Attend client meetings, assist with proposal documents, and participate in pitches for new work.

• Develop and implement improved procedures.

• Stay updated with technical developments in the fund industry.

• Coach, mentor, and manage staff in line with HR policies.

Requirements:

Must-Have:

• Ability to prepare final accounts from source documentation.

• Strong completer/finisher mentality to see tasks through to the end.

• Effective prioritization and ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines.

• Capability to work unsupervised.

• Supervise and review work of junior staff.

• Excellent motivational and presentation skills.

Nice-to-Have:

• Professional accounting qualification.

• Deep knowledge of UK GAAP/US GAAP/IFRS, with training available.

• Knowledge of private equity, property, and infrastructure funds.