Accountant 3, 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 senior preparer position responsible for delivering comprehensive fund accounting services for complex portfolios. This role handles a full spectrum of complexity levels (low, medium, and high) with minimal supervision, focusing on sophisticated accounting processes and detailed client deliverables. The position requires strong technical expertise and the ability to lead preparation of complex financial reports while maintaining high quality standards.

What You Will Do

Core Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation of complex financial statements, NAV calculations and other reports
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of deliverables
• Apply accounting standards and policies with minimal supervision
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives
• Build knowledge of client's specific requirements and industry practices

Tasks:

• Expertise in applying diverse accounting principles and navigating complex fund structures, including preparation of detailed and accurate financial statements and other required reports. 
• Process capital calls, distributions, and investor notices 
• Perform bookkeeping for complex transaction and prepare periodic financial reports for more complex clients
• Document detailed procedures for complex accounting processes
• Identify and report potential operational risks to manager
• Conduct self-reviews to maintain quality standards
• Participate in required training programs, knowledge sharing, team training initiatives and process improvement initiatives
• Track work progress through timesheet completion
• Perform other related duties as assigned for role and business needs

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

Educational Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Professional Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in fund accounting, financial reporting, or similar roles with a focus on complex portfolios
• Expertise in preparing complex financial statements
• Proficient in applying accounting standards and policies with minimal supervision
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills with a particular focus on Excel skills
• Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of deliverables
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills to handle a full spectrum of complexity levels
• Effective communication and documentation skills to articulate processes and operational risks clearly
• Proactive and results-driven mindset, capable of working independently with minimal supervision
• Collaborative team player, open to knowledge sharing and supporting training initiatives
• Adaptable and open to learning client-specific requirements and industry best practices
• High level of professionalism and commitment to maintaining quality standard

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.