Accountant 3, Fund Accounting

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 6,500+ people across 24 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$857 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.

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'll do

• You'll lead the preparation of complex financial statements, NAV calculations, periodic financial reports, and other client deliverables, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
• You'll independently execute complex fund accounting activities, including bookkeeping, capital calls, distributions, investor notices, and complex financial transactions.
• You'll apply relevant accounting standards, policies, and client-specific requirements with minimal supervision, conducting self-reviews to maintain high-quality standards.
• You'll identify potential operational risks, document detailed accounting procedures, and contribute to process improvements, knowledge sharing, and team training initiatives.
• You'll manage work progress through accurate timesheet completion, participate in required training programs, develop knowledge of industry practices, and perform additional duties based on 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
• Annual leave: All our employees are entitled to 22 days paid leave. 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

About you

• You have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field, ACCA Level 2, or ACA qualification, with at least 4 years of professional experience, including a minimum of 2 years in fund accounting.
• You have strong expertise in preparing complex financial statements and applying relevant accounting standards and policies accurately with minimal supervision.
• You possess intermediate Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, along with exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• You demonstrate effective communication and documentation skills, a proactive and results-driven mindset, and the ability to identify and clearly communicate processes and operational risks.
• You are a professional, adaptable, and collaborative team player who values knowledge sharing, supports training initiatives, maintains high-quality standards, and is eager to learn client-specific requirements and industry best practices while demonstrating the Group Values of Authentic, Bold, and Collaborative.

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 6,500+ employees - from 94 nationalities, across 24 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.