Full-Time Client Accountant, Funds

Every day brings a new challenge so you’ll need to be a team player, with an eye for detail and great organizational skills to prioritize your day to meet deadlines.

Your primary responsibility is acting as a front office contact for designated private equity, real estate, credit, or debt fund clients.

You will be part of a supportive team, own your tasks, proactively manage deliverables, and resolve issues.

Responsibilities (how we will measure success)

1. Daily management of designated Private Equity or Real Estate Clients
2. Review quarterly and annual financial statements and reports
3. Work closely with line Manager to ensure financial statements meet reporting requirements (e.g., UK GAAP or IFRS)
4. Review investor drawdown calculations for accuracy
5. Review investor distribution calculations to ensure accurate recording of proceeds
6. Accurate communication of cash movements between the Fund and Investors via notices
7. Oversee preparation and completion of Client deliverables, agreeing timetables and monitoring progress
8. Regular Client calls with CFO or Financial Controller for effective communication

Tasks (what does the role do on a day-to-day basis)

1. Mentoring and supporting other staff as an expert on designated clients and funds
2. Understanding accounting framework for each client (as per Fund’s legal documentation)
3. Ensuring fund movement and transactions are compliant with the accounting framework
4. Contributing ideas to improve processes for efficiency and risk reduction

Qualifications

• Higher education, IATI qualification, or equivalent
• ACCA/ ACA/CIMA qualified, Qualified by Experience, or equivalent
• 3+ years’ experience in a professional office environment
• Ideally, experience in financial services or accounting, working on multiple client relationships
• Experience reviewing working paper files and Financial Statements, including disclosures, or strong accounting background
• Client relationship management and resolving issues directly with clients
• Supporting and mentoring less experienced team members
• Intermediate Excel skills

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