Fund Accountant – Private Equity

January 18, 2024

Job Description


Job title: Fund Accountant – Private Equity

Company: Eames Consulting

Job description: A boutique financial services company is looking to appoint a fund accountant into its private equity finance team based in the Hampshire region.

The position reports directly into an experienced Senior Manager and will cover a portfolio of exciting and complex private equity funds, offering a unique blend of technical exposure spanning the alternative investment space. You will also get the chance to develop your stakeholder management skills by operating in a fully client-facing role, providing holistic learning and development that is essential for long term career progression.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Reviewing a range of financial transactions processed by bookkeepers and junior accountants;
  • Reviewing bank reconciliation and general ledger reconciliation;
  • Preparation & review of VAT and Corporate tax computations;
  • Liaising with the admin teams to understand client activity and apply in accounting records
  • Preparation of periodic management accounts;
  • Preparation of audited and unaudited annual accounts;
  • Working closely with other service providers such as auditors, tax advisors and lawyers
  • Following firm’s risk management and quality control procedures at all times;

Requirements include:

  • Undertaking an accountancy qualification (i.e. ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
  • Circa 12-18 months experience in a junior accounting role – ideally prior fund accounting experience however corporate accounting would also be taken into consideration.
  • Strong academic background
  • Strong interpersonal skills

A competitive salary and benefits package is provided coupled with study support for your chosen qualification.

The firm operate a hybrid model with the expectation you are in the office at least two days a week.

Please apply online for immediate consideration or get in touch directly with Thomas Davenport at Eames Consulting for further information.

Eames Consulting is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Expected salary: £30000 – 40000 per year

Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire – Deane, Hampshire

Job date: Sat, 13 Jan 2024 01:14:51 GMT

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