Fund Accountant

6 hours ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Wilkinson & Associates Ltd Full time
Accountant for Private Equity Fund Management

A boutique scaled business operating in the private equity sector has engaged Wilkinson & Associates Ltd to source a qualified accountant.

This role is ideal for applicants seeking to make their first or second move post qualifying and have an interest in private equity and a desire to build a network within private equity fund management.

The jobholder will regularly liaise and converse with senior partner and executive level colleagues and fund managers, requiring strong interpersonal and communication skills.

The role involves assisting in the preparation of management and statutory accounts and financial information for the business and clients.

Key Responsibilities:
  1. Preparation of quarterly management accounts and forecasting for clients.
  2. Liaising with fund managers in relation to investor capital calls and drawdowns, actioning if and when required.
  3. Ensuring that all accounting and performance reports are both accurate and timely.
  4. Preparing fund drawdown, equalisation and distributions calculations.
  5. Communicating directly with investors regarding these calculations and also their tax returns and annual accounts as required.
  6. Preparation of Statutory Trust, Small Company, Limited Liability Partnership and Limited Partnership accounts ensuring all the disclosures are correct.
  7. Liaising with auditors and tax advisers during preparation and arranging timely filing.
  8. Preparation and submission of VAT returns and compliance with relevant regulations and deadlines.
  9. Providing appropriate challenge to clients and auditors to ensure good governance and best practice.
  10. Ensuring that procedures, practices and systems are operated, maintained and developed to properly control the client side of the business and ensure all systems are adequately documented.
Experience & Qualifications:
  1. Qualified accountant.
  2. Applicants should have a background in statutory reporting and/or external audit, with any specific FRS102, SORP, Trust knowledge being advantageous.
  3. Experience in fund accounting, statutory accounts for limited companies and partnerships.
  4. Experience in preparation of management accounts including dealing with third parties to ensure the financial information contained within the accounts is complete.
  5. Experience in property fund or private equity accounting would be especially relevant.
  6. Comfortable using own initiative when required and enjoy the challenge of new learning experiences.
  7. Applicants should have solid MS Excel skills to pivot table level.

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