Full job description Our client is a European private debt fund with circa £4bn AUM. As part of its growth plans, a new fund accountant is sought to join their Finance team. You will be a fully qualified accountant (likely ACA or ACCA) from a top mid-tier accounting/audit practice with a combination of accounts preparation and audit work. You will ideally have had exposure to fund management or real estate clients
The Role:
*Detailed review of quarterly and annual fund and SPV accounts prepared by administrators.
*Review fund drawdown and distribution notices to LPs.
*Oversee management fee calculations, fund invoicing and payments.
*Liaise with auditors regarding the audit of annual accounts.
*Assist in reviewing investor tax reporting for the US and UK.
*Liaise with administrators on KYC items across all vehicles and structures.
*Assist with ad hoc investor queries.
*Work with the asset management team to maintain accurate loan data.
*Ensure the smooth operation of payment and loan authorisation processes.
*Review borrower loan statements prepared by the administrator.
*Maintain fund and loan performance models, both actual and forecast.
*Undertake cash-flow forecasting, liquidity and treasury work.
Requirements:
*You will be a fully qualified accountant, likely to be newly/recently qualified (ACA or ACCA)
*Ideally have exposure to investment funds, including private debt, private equity or real estate
*Be intellectually curious, work in a proactive manner and work well as part of a small team