Senior Fund Accountant

Why Saltgate?

Colleague or client, we invest in the best. As an independent and exclusive employer, we’re a people‑first business that truly prioritises our people above short‑term profits.

We launched in 2007 to focus on investing in long‑term relationships so we can deliver the best service to our blue‑chip clients. At Saltgate, you’ll get unique exposure to our clients, valuable experience, and continued opportunities for learning and development.

Cross‑level collaboration is supported and encouraged. Our open‑plan office means you’ll sit alongside and learn from our most experienced team members.

Saltgate has grown to three offices, over 200 colleagues, and more than US $100bn of assets under management, but we’ve kept the intimate, supportive spirit that makes us stand out.

Our Fund Accounting team at Saltgate are primarily responsible for all aspects of day‑to‑day accounting for one or more assigned structures.

Reporting to the Fund Accounting Assistant Manager or Manager you will be responsible for oversight and review of accounting outputs and you will work closely in a team with a mentor role.

• Provide oversight of accounting deliverables, supporting the Assistant Manager or Manager of the team
• Review of payments, bookkeeping files, trial balances, financial statements and audit or investor confirmations prepared by junior colleagues
• Engage with clients and auditors and deliver to deadlines, ensuring compliance and regulatory standards are respected
• Ensure payments are processed and released in line with policy and procedure
• Identify exceptions and problems affecting accounting records and communicate same to management and assist in resolution
• Prepare routine and ad‑hoc management reports

• Have strong academics and part qualified (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent) with 2 years of relevant experience
• Able to demonstrate excellent communication skills providing clear direction around delivery and able to delegate effectively
• Demonstrate a collaborate style working with others to build partnerships to meet shared objectives
• Be proactive and responsive
• Able to analyse complex information to effectively solve problems
• Has good judgement and decision making skills

All individuals are assigned responsibility for assisting in the overall information security and data protection environment. This includes attending and completing all mandatory information security and data protection training and complying with all applicable policies and procedures.

As a people‑first organisation, we aim to attract the best people and help them develop so they can deliver exceptional client services.

We embrace diversity, and have a culture of openness, which is reflected in our core values – engagement, partnership, integrity, and commitment. Whether you’re a client or a colleague, Saltgate will partner with you to ensure you can achieve your best.

Saltgate is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.