Client Accountant, Funds

Client Accountant, Funds (Fluent in French) IQ-EQ Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom About IQ-EQ 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 5,800+ people across 25 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$750 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’ve been recognized as a great workplace; recently named in The Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2025. Job Description As a Client Accountant, you’re a detail‑oriented team player with great organizational skills. Your responsibilities include day‑to‑day management of private equity or real‑estate clients, reviewing financial statements, ensuring accurate communication of cash movements, and overseeing the preparation and completion of client deliverables. What You Will Do You’ll work closely with your line manager to ensure financial statements meet the funds’ reporting requirements, e.g., UK/French GAAP or IFRS. You’ll review investor drawdown calculations to ensure accuracy of figures as funds seek access to their commitments from investors. You’ll review investor distribution calculations to ensure the flow of funds from the sale of an investment is accurately recorded so that proceeds are appropriately allocated and paid to investors. You’ll ensure the accurate communication of all cash movements between the fund and its investors through the issuance of relevant notices to investors. You’ll oversee the preparation and completion process of client deliverables, including agreeing timetables with clients. What We Offer Comprehensive remuneration: motivating financial packages based upon market rates for your role and proportionate to your qualifications, level of experience and skill profile. Wellbeing: additional social benefits such as private health and dental cover, life assurance, discounted gym membership, eye test and corporate GP. Annual leave: 25 days paid leave plus all UK public holidays. Enhanced maternity and paternity, including shared parental leave and adoption leave. Flexible working: flexibility to support an excellent work‑life balance; open to conversations about flexible working arrangements. Support and development: training, tools and a development plan to grow and improve your skills every day. Qualifications Fluent in French. Preference for experience in French GAAP or French accounting standards. ACCA/ACA/CIMA member or fully qualified, or qualified by experience. Previous experience in financial services or accounting practices working on multiple client relationships. Experience reviewing working paper files and financial statements, including disclosures; or strong accounting background demonstrated through past experience and CPD. Client‑relationship management experience and ability to resolve issues directly with clients. Experience in supporting and mentoring junior team members. Additional Information We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture for our people, led by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee. Sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations, reducing our impact on the natural environment. Our hybrid working approach supports employees in achieving balance while staying connected. 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. Seniority level Associate Employment type Full‑time Job function Accounting/Auditing #J-18808-Ljbffr