Fund Accountant

Our client is offering an exciting opportunity for a driven and talented individual to join a dedicated and professional team as a Fund Accountant. This position involves providing accounting and financial reporting services for both established and new real estate and private equity funds, as well as special purpose vehicles. The successful candidate will play a vital role in fostering strong relationships with clients while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. This full-time role promises a dynamic environment with the potential for career growth. As a Fund Accountant, candidates will be expected to engage with senior leaders and mentor junior team members, making a real difference in the financial landscape of the organisation. Job Duties Become familiar with our client’s policies and procedures. Gain a strong understanding of client activities, structures, and material agreements. Develop and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with clients and external parties. Actively monitor client mailboxes and identify priority tasks to be completed. Work effectively with senior leaders to ensure smooth transitions and onboarding of new business. Oversee the preparation of financial reports at both asset and fund levels, including supporting documentation and review of work produced by junior team members. Compile and analyse financial information underlying financial statements, including treatment of business transactions. Ensure all regulatory and statutory reporting deadlines and filings are met. Prepare and review interim management accounts, financial statements, and consolidations as applicable. Prepare and review bank debt covenant reporting, monthly/quarterly NAVs, VAT reporting, and cashflow forecasting work. Prepare investor capital account statements and fund-level reporting. Plan year-end audits, including collation and review of audit files and liaising with relevant parties. Prepare and review distribution and drawdown calculations and notices in line with underlying documentation. Fulfil any ad-hoc duties as requested. Job Requirements A minimum of 3 years of previous experience in fund accounting or in an audit position focused on private equity and real estate funds. Strong understanding of UK GAAP, IFRS, and other relevant accounting standards. Ability to provide technical and operational solutions to clients, demonstrating a commercial yet technically minded approach. The role is suitable for a candidate who is part or fully qualified in ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.