Fund Accountant - FTC

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We’re partnering with a high-quality boutique private equity fund to appoint an experienced Fund Accountant on a 12 month fixed-term contract starting ASAP. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of fund accounting oversight across a range of closed‑end structures and provide essential finance support through a busy year‑end period.

This is an ideal position for a qualified accountant who enjoys working in a smaller, entrepreneurial environment where you can have real impact and visibility across both fund and corporate finance.

You must be able to start this role by the end of November/first week of December at the latest.

• Overseeing the fund accounting and reporting for several closed‑end private equity structures, co‑investment vehicles and SMAs
• Reviewing fund administrator outputs, including capital calls, distributions, NAVs, and quarterly reports
• Supporting audit and year‑end processes, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of financial statements
• Assisting with management and investor reporting, including performance analysis and ad‑hoc requests
• Providing broader finance support across the corporate entity during the year‑end cycle
• Helping to refine and strengthen financial controls and reporting processes

• Formal accounting qualifications (ACA, CA, CPA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Previous experience in fund accounting within a UK‑based private equity or alternative investment manager
• A solid understanding of closed‑end fund structures and UK accounting/reporting standards
• Strong attention to detail and confidence in reviewing complex financial information
• A proactive approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Right to work in the UK – unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this role

• Salary: £80,000–£90,000 (DOE) plus benefits and completion bonus (~20%)
• Location:
  
  London – hybrid working (3 days per week in the office)

• Mid‑Senior level

• Contract

• Finance and Accounting/Auditing

• Investment Management and Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

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