Client Accountant - Funds

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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.

As a Client Accountant, you’re a detail‑oriented team player with great organisational 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.

• You’ll work closely with your line manager to ensure financial statements meet the funds’ reporting requirements, e.g., UK 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.

• Comprehensive remuneration: motivating financial packages based on 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: all employees are entitled to 25 days paid leave, plus all UK public holidays. Enhanced maternity and paternity, including shared parental leave and adoption leave.
• Flexible working: we recognise the value of working flexibly and are keen to ensure all employees enjoy an excellent work‑life blend, with open conversations around flexible arrangements.
• Support and development: we will ensure you have the right training, tools and development plan to grow and improve your skills every day.

• ACCA/ACA/CIMA part or fully qualified, or qualified by experience.
• Previously worked in financial services or accounting practices managing multiple client relationships.
• Experience reviewing working paper files and financial statements, including disclosures, or can demonstrate a strong accounting background through prior experience and CPD.
• Managing client relationships and experience with resolving issues directly with clients.
• Experience supporting and mentoring junior team members.

Sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. We build and maintain long‑term relationships with all stakeholders – employees, clients and local communities – while reducing our impact on the environment.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture, led by our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion steering committee. Our learning and development programmes and systems (Power

U and MyCampus) allow us to invest in growing our employees’ careers. Our hybrid working approach supports employees in achieving balance and flexibility while staying connected to colleagues.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Finance and Sales

Accounting

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