Senior Accountant, Fund Accounting

Company Description

We’re a leading Investor Services group offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide.  We employ a global workforce of 5,800+ people across 25 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$750 billion. We work with 13 of the world’s top-15 private equity firms.

Our services are underpinned by a Group-wide commitment to ESG and best-in-class technology including a global data platform and innovative proprietary tools supported by in-house experts.

Above all, what makes us different is our people. Operating as trusted partners to our clients, we deliver intelligent solutions through a combination of technical expertise and strong relationships based on deep client understanding. 

We’re driven by our Group purpose, to power people and possibilities.

Job Description

THIS ROLE

A review position responsible for validating fund accounting deliverables and ensuring quality standards. This role performs detailed reviews of financial statements and supports complex accounting processes while serving as a technical resource for preparers. The position focuses on quality assurance and maintaining accounting standards across deliverables. 

What You Will Do

• Review financial statements, NAV calculations, and client deliverables
• Apply accounting standards and regulatory requirements
• Maintain strong knowledge of client-specific requirements
• Contribute to and support process improvement initiatives
• Provide basic technical guidance to preparers
• Ensure compliance with established procedures
• Comprehensive remuneration: Motivating financial packages based upon market rates for your role and is proportionate to your qualifications, level of experiences and skills profile
• Wellbeing: Additional social benefits such as HMO coverage on your Day 1 with 2 dependents covered and group life and accident insurance
• Annual leave: All our employees are entitled to 26 days paid leave (subject to change due to the job level of the position)
• Hybrid working arrangement: We recognise the value of working flexibly and is keen to ensure all employees enjoy an excellent work-life blend. As such, we are open to conversations with employees related to setting up flexible working arrangements
• Support and development: We will ensure you have the right training, tools and development plan to grow and improve your skills every day
  
  

What We Offer

• Comprehensive remuneration: Motivating financial packages based upon market rates for your role and is proportionate to your qualifications, level of experiences and skills profile
• Pension Scheme: Generous employer contribution with the ability to allow and increase employee contributions
• Wellbeing: Additional social benefits such as private health and dental cover, life assurance, discounted gym membership, eye test and corporate GP
• Annual leave: All our employees are entitled to 25 days paid leave, plus all UK public holidays. Enhanced maternity and paternity, including shared parental leave and adoption leave
• Flexible working: We recognise the value of working flexibly and is keen to ensure all employees enjoy an excellent work-life blend. As such, we are open to conversations with employees related to setting up flexible working arrangements
• Support and development: We will ensure you have the right training, tools and development plan to grow and improve your skills every day
  
  

Qualifications

ABOUT YOU

• You are an accounting, finance, or business administration graduate with CPA license or equivalent
• You have a minimum of 5 years of overall experience 3 years of which are in fund accounting, financial reporting, or audit, with a focus on complex portfolios and advanced accounting modules
• You are proficient in reviewing financial statements
• You have a strong understanding of accounting standards (IFRS or GAAP) and regulatory requirements
• You are an expert in validating capital calls, distribution workings, and fund books and records
• You are skilled in reviewing and analysing complex transactions and operational procedures
• You have good analytical and problem-solving skills
• You have intermediate Microsoft Office skills with a particular focus on Excel skills
• You have exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on quality assurance
• You can maintain accuracy and compliance with established accounting standards and procedures
• You have effective review and validation skills, ensuring high-quality deliverables
• You can provide technical guidance and constructive feedback to preparers
• You are detail-oriented and organized, ensuring thorough validation of complex processes
• You have a strong collaborative mindset, able to support team initiatives and contribute to best practices development
• You are proactive in identifying and resolving issues, ensuring compliance and process efficiency
• You have a professional demeanor with excellent communication and feedback-sharing skills
• You have a “can do” attitude, ability to cope with tight deadlines, work under pressure and lead by example
  
  

Additional Information

Sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining long-term relationships with all our stakeholders – including our employees, clients, and local communities – while also reducing our impact on our natural environment.

There is always more we can, and should do, to improve – whether in relation to our people, our clients, our planet, or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture for our people, led by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee.

Our learning and development programmes and systems (including PowerU and MyCampus) enable us to invest in growing our employees’ careers, while our hybrid working approach supports our employees in achieving balance and flexibility while remaining connected to their colleagues. We want to empower our 5,800+ employees - from 94 nationalities, across 25 countries - to each achieve their potential. Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support women managers launching their first fund, in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced.

We’re committed to growing relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients’ sustainability and success leads to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.