Fund Accountant - eFinancialCareers : Job Details

The Firm – FTSE 250 listed Private Equity Firm. Investing in middle market private assets via strategies focussed on Private Equity and Private Credit.

The Role – Sits within the wealth management team, and the focus for this role is on supporting the firm’s private equity incentive scheme. With launch of the firm’s flagship fund this year, there is going to be a variety of projects to get involved with. You’ll be supporting the senior accountant in your day to day responsibilities as well as helping with creatives, process improvement solutions.

The Benefits – This firm are a prestigious name is the Private Equity space. You’ll have to opportunity to learn from talented members of the team at a firm with a culture that emphasises your development and progression.

Responsibilities

• Support the running of the PE credit carry and co-invest scheme
• Carrying out carry and co-invest distributions and drawdowns
• Be involved in process improvement and automation
• Financial statement preparation on a periodic basis
• Support the year end audit process
• Review tax advice and tax reporting for new incentive plans
• Work closely with other team members to ensure enhance and improve the asset reporting process

Requirements/preferences

• A qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
• A great communicator, both verbal and written
• High level of emotional intelligence with an appreciation for sensitive information
• An understanding of individual and partnership tax concepts
• PE fund experience would be preferable
• Good Excel skills
• Familiarity with carry/co-invest schemes ideal