Private Wealth Accountant

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Fund Accountant to join a growing investment management organisation. The successful candidate will support the day to day accounting, NAV calculations, and financial reporting of a range of investment funds. Working closely with investment operations, legal and compliance teams, external auditors, tax advisors, and third party administrators, this role offers excellent exposure to the funds industry and investment management sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Track daily cash activity, including funding investments, monitoring cash movements, and overseeing expense payments.
• Review fund forecasts and weekly accruals, assessing variances against actual results.
• Monitor and oversee expense limitation agreements, including waiver and recoupment calculations.
• Update weekly cash projections and liquidity analysis.
• Assist with portfolio management reporting and reconciliations.
• Support the preparation of semi annual and annual financial statements in accordance with relevant accounting standards.
• Oversee subscription currency hedging processes.
• Assist in the preparation of weekly and monthly Net Asset Value (NAV) reporting.
• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for annual audits.
• Liaise with fund administrators and coordinate the delivery of required information.
• Review administrator reporting and identify potential risks or discrepancies.
• Respond to investor, adviser, and internal stakeholder requests in a professional and timely manner.
• Support daily accounting and reporting activities across multiple investment funds.
• Process, track, and analyse expenses.
• Assist with the preparation of management reports, dashboards, and board presentations.
• Undertake additional duties as required.

Requirements Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years' post qualification experience in accounting, audit, fund accounting, fund administration, asset management, or alternative investments.

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with data analytics or reporting tools is advantageous but not essential.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced and collaborative environment.

What's on Offer

• Exposure to a broad range of investment products and fund structures.
• Opportunity to work closely with investment, operations, legal, compliance, and external service provider teams.
• A dynamic and collaborative working environment.
• Excellent career development opportunities within the investment management and funds industry.
• Exposure to financial reporting, NAV oversight, fund operations, and investment processes.