Financial and Fund Accountant

1 week ago

London, United Kingdom eFinancialCareers Full time

**Financial and Fund Accountant - Leading Private Equity Firm (London)**

(Hybrid working role)

My client is a market leading international Private Equity firm with more than $35 billion in assets under management and offices in Europe and the US.

Based at the firm's Head Office in central London, the successful applicant will be an integral part of the Finance Team (25+ people) which consists of the corporate accounting team, the fund accounting team, the portfolio accounting team and treasury.

This role will give someone the rare opportunity to gain exposure to responsibilities across these various functions, providing exposure to several key workstreams and a great opportunity to develop a broad skill set with responsibility for a range of internalmanagement and external financial reporting.

**Responsibilities**

**Corporate accounting**
- Assisting with the preparation of the month end management accounts and report including financial information, balance sheet reconciliations and commentary on budgetary variances and other non-financial data;
- Preparation of quarterly regulatory reporting requirements, including VAT and FCA returns;
- Assisting with preparation of annual audit files and statutory accounts for auditors, for entities within the corporate structure;
- Supervision of fortnightly UK and German payment runs (prepared by the Accounts Assistant) and input of sales and purchase invoices, focusing on accuracy of general ledger postings and payment details;
- Assisting with annual tax reporting and related information in a variety of jurisdictions and entities; and
- Involvement in the budget and reforecast processes, including close interaction with department heads.

**Fund accounting**
- Preparation of quarterly management accounts for an allocation of Hg's funds and associated reporting of financial information to clients;
- Preparation of statutory Financial Statements for an allocation of Hg's funds under UK and US GAAP and liaising with external auditors to ensure timely sign-off;
- Calculating fund calls and distributions and managing third party administrator to ensure these are distributed to investors on a timely basis;
- Working closely with the internal Treasury (supporting pro-active cash flow and external debt facility management) and Tax functions (supporting UK/US compliance reporting and deal/fund structuring issues);
- Supporting deal teams on investment transactions followed by timely and accurate accounting and administration in investment administration system (Investran);
- Preparation of fund performance data reporting as required by investors and client services teams;
- Performing quarterly, unquoted investment valuations under the IPEV guidelines; and
- Pro-actively lead and drive continuous improvement in line with growth and ambitions of wider business;
**Other**
- Supervision of finance assistants' work;
- Assist with continued systems implementations and upgrades;
- Ad-hoc project work on various areas of the finance function.
- Strong academic profile including a University degree;
- ACA/ACCA newly or recently qualified;
- Coming from an accountancy practice background or from a financial services business;
- Strong knowledge of Excel;
- High level of numeracy;
- Ability to interpret written information.
- Strong interpersonal skills;
- Committed and takes ownership of work;
- Highly organised and able to manage multiple work streams;
- High level of attention to detail;
- Ability to work to tight reporting deadlines;
- Energy and appetite to engage and resolve issues

  • Financial / Fund Accountant

    1 month ago

    London, United Kingdom Walker Hamill Full time

    Our client is an established, well-known and successful private equity firm. As part of its ongoing commitment to develop and professionalise the support functions, we are looking to hire a newly or recently qualified ACA into a Fund Accountant role within the finance team. The role will offer exposure to all financial aspects of the firm's funds and...

  • Financial / Fund Accountant

    1 month ago

    London, United Kingdom Walker Hamill Full time

    Our client is an established, well-known and successful private equity firm. As part of its ongoing commitment to develop and professionalise the support functions, we are looking to hire a newly or recently qualified ACA into a Fund Accountant role within the finance team. The role will offer exposure to all financial aspects of the firm's funds and...

  • Financial / Fund Accountant

    3 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom Walker Hamill Full time

    Our client is an established, well-known and successful private equity firm. As part of its ongoing commitment to develop and professionalise the support functions, we are looking to hire a newly or recently qualified ACA into a Fund Accountant role within the finance team. The role will offer exposure to all financial aspects of the firm's funds and...

  • Financial / Fund Accountant

    3 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom Walker Hamill Full time

    Our client is an established, well-known and successful private equity firm. As part of its ongoing commitment to develop and professionalise the support functions, we are looking to hire a newly or recently qualified ACA into a Fund Accountant role within the finance team. The role will offer exposure to all financial aspects of the firm's funds and...

  • Financial / Fund Accountant

    1 month ago

    London, United Kingdom Walker Hamill Full time

    Job Description Our client is an established, well-known and successful private equity firm. As part of its ongoing commitment to develop and professionalise the support functions, we are looking to hire a newly or recently qualified ACA into a Fund Accountant role within the finance team. The role will offer exposure to all financial aspects of the firm's...

  • Financial / Fund Accountant

    1 week ago

    London, United Kingdom Walker Hamill Full time

    Job Description Our client is an established, well-known and successful private equity firm. As part of its ongoing commitment to develop and professionalise the support functions, we are looking to hire a newly or recently qualified ACA into a Fund Accountant role within the finance team. The role will offer exposure to all financial aspects of the firm's...

  • Financial and Fund Accountant

    5 days ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Service Care Solutions Ltd Full time £500 - £550

    Pension Fund Accountant Contract: Temporary (3-months initial) Start Date:ASAP*Remote working available Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for a Pension Fund Accountant on behalf of a Local Authority in London on a temporary basis.The postholder be responsible for the complete accounting framework for the Pension Fund managing the income and...

  • Financial / Fund Accountant

    5 days ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Walker Hamill Full time

    Our client is an established, well-known and successful private equity firm. As part of its ongoing commitment to develop and professionalise the support functions, we are looking to hire a newly or recently qualified ACA into a Fund Accountant role within the finance team. The role will offer exposure to all financial aspects of the firm's funds and...

  • Financial / Fund Accountant

    6 days ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Trace – Expert Accountancy Recruitment Full time £60,000

    Commercial Fund Accountant | Renewable Energy and Infrastructure | £60,000 | The City | Hybrid A leading Investment Manager with over £15bn in assets is looking to welcome a Fund Accountant to their team. You will be responsible MI reporting, working on the valuations, analysis on new investments, financial models across your funds. Report on Fund and...

  • Financial Accountant

    2 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom Partner Financial Full time

    **Financial Accountant** **FinTech** **Up to £60,000 + benefits** Partner Financial are working with an international, PE backed FinTech company based in Central London. Operating across 70 countries with 3 million customers this vibrant, entrepreneurial firm is striving to solidify itself as the market leader, with extensiveinvestment across global...

  • Financial / Fund Accountant

    2 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom Square Mile Connections Full time

    Excellent opportunity for a qualified Accountant with solid knowledge and experience of alternative Fund structures to join a rapidly expanding financial organisation. Setting up fund structures in in-house system, for end-to-end accounting and administration (including fund configuration, accounting data and investment records etc.). ...

  • Financial / Fund Accountant

    24 hours ago

    London, United Kingdom Trace - Expert Accountancy Recruitment Full time

    Job Description A multi award winning PE firm with global reach are seeking a vibrant and charismatic Fund Accountant for a long term interim role within their London team. This hybrid role is offered Inside IR35 and expected to last till March' 25. £350 - £425 per day depending on experience. With $55 billion of Funds under Management, this growing...

  • Financial / Fund Accountant

    4 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom Mason Blake Full time

    Our client is a boutique investment manager focussing on equities. They are looking to expand their team and are looking for an experienced Fund Accountant to join their Operations team on a permanent basis. Monitor and Reconciliation of Front office P&L Provide FX hedging calculations to front office Year end fund audits – working with auditors...

  • Fund Controller

    4 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom Corebridge Financial Full time

    Hybrid role in our London office Who we are At Corebridge Financial, Action is Everything. We are a new company, but not a new business. Formerly AIG Life & Retirement, we are one of the largest and most established providers of retirement solutions and insurance products in the United States, with a long and proven track record of serving our...

  • Fund Accountant

    5 days ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Legal and General Full time

    Company Description The world of investment is changing. Our vision at Legal & General Investment Management is to create a better, more sustainable future through responsible investing. We work in partnership with our clients around the globe to deliver positive long-term outcomes, while rising to the challenges of a rapidly changing world. Our clients...

  • Fund Controller

    5 days ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Corebridge Financial, Inc. Full time

    Corebridge Financial - Fund Controller PositionAt Corebridge Financial, Action is Everything. We are a well-established company, formerly known as AIG Life & Retirement, and a leading provider of retirement solutions and insurance products in the US. Our track record in serving clients is long-standing and proven. Every day, we collaborate with financial...

  • Fund Accountant

    4 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom Legal and General Full time

    Company Description The world of investment is changing. Our vision at Legal & General Investment Management is to create a better, more sustainable future through responsible investing. We work in partnership with our clients around the globe to deliver positive long-term outcomes, while rising to the challenges of a rapidly changing world. Our clients...

  • Fund Controller

    4 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom Corebridge Financial, Inc. Full time

    At Corebridge Financial, Action is Everything. We are a new company, but not a new business. Formerly AIG Life & Retirement, we are one of the largest and most established providers of retirement solutions and insurance products in the United States, with a long and proven track record of serving our clients. Everyday, we proudly partner with financial...

  • Fund Controller

    3 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom Corebridge Financial, Inc. Full time

    At Corebridge Financial, Action is Everything. We are a new company, but not a new business. Formerly AIG Life & Retirement, we are one of the largest and most established providers of retirement solutions and insurance products in the United States, with a long and proven track record of serving our clients. Everyday, we proudly partner with financial...

  • Fund Controller

    4 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom Corebridge Financial, Inc. Full time

    At Corebridge Financial, Action is Everything. We are a new company, but not a new business. Formerly AIG Life & Retirement, we are one of the largest and most established providers of retirement solutions and insurance products in the United States, with a long and proven track record of serving our clients. Everyday, we proudly partner with financial...