Fund Accountant - PE (Inhouse)

Posted 14 March 2022
Salary £50000 - £60000 per annum + bonus + benefits
LocationCity of London
Job type Permanent
ReferenceBBBH129213_1647276464

Job description

Are you a recently qualified or finalist level Accountant looking for a progressive Fund Accounting opportunity within PE? If you're looking for an established brand experiencing a period of sustainable high growth (meaning greater exposure and progression for you) then please reach out regarding this opportunity.

This established brand are currently fund raising for the launch of several new ventures and have their sights on big growth plans for the next 5 years. As a result of their success in the last 5 years (AUM doubled!), they're adding a brand new headcount to their team.

This role would suit a newly qualified candidate form practice, looking for their first role in Fund Accounting, or a part qualified/recently qualified candidate with experience withing Fund Accounting looking for their first move inhouse or for greater exposure.

The role will involve:

  • Overseeing the reconciliation of the administrators loan schedules and portfolio company schedules
  • Fund reporting, tax and administration
  • Coordinate the preparation and review of investor quarterly reporting
  • Overseeing the book keeping performed by the administrators of the UK and Luxemburg based Funds and holding companies
  • Supporting with acquisitions/exits
  • Set up structure for the purpose of making investment through the infrastructure fund
  • Ensuring refinancing proceeds or exit proceeds are distributed to investors timely and accurately after they are received, correctly accounted for and coordinating the documentation for loan and interest repayments and dividend payments
  • Coordinating with asset management teams to ensure all funding is received as required
  • Oversee the Fund and holding company tax return preparation and review
  • Coordinate the payment of Fund and holding companies expenses
  • Calculation of gross IRR for Funds
  • Treasury management and cashflow forecasting for the Funds
  • Coordinating with the administrators for drawdown and distribution notices

Requirements:

  • Fully qualified (with fund experience if part qualified) ACA, ACCA or CIMA
  • Proactive, strong attention to detail and a collaborative team player
  • Interest in developing skillsets and knowledge base
  • Confidence to work with senior stakeholders and investors

For more information, please contact Cheryl Aust at Investigo