Fund Accountant, Private Markets

Our client is a European private debt fund with circa £4bn AUM. As part of its growth plans, a new fund accountant is sought to join their Finance team. You will be a fully qualified accountant (likely ACA or ACCA) from a top mid-tier accounting/audit practice with a combination of accounts preparation and audit work. You will ideally have had exposure to fund management or real estate clients

The Role:

• Detailed review of quarterly and annual fund and SPV accounts prepared by administrators.
• Review fund drawdown and distribution notices to LPs.
• Oversee management fee calculations, fund invoicing and payments.
• Liaise with auditors regarding the audit of annual accounts.
• Assist in reviewing investor tax reporting for the US and UK.
• Liaise with administrators on KYC items across all vehicles and structures.
• Assist with ad hoc investor queries.
• Work with the asset management team to maintain accurate loan data.
• Ensure the smooth operation of payment and loan authorisation processes.
• Review borrower loan statements prepared by the administrator.
• Maintain fund and loan performance models, both actual and forecast.
• Undertake cash-flow forecasting, liquidity and treasury work.

Requirements:

• You will be a fully qualified accountant, likely to be newly/recently qualified (ACA or ACCA)
• Ideally have exposure to investment funds, including private debt, private equity or real estate
• Be intellectually curious, work in a proactive manner and work well as part of a small team