Fund Accounting Analyst

Skills

About the Role

You will prepare quarterly management accounts for private equity funds, calculate NAV and management fees, support waterfall computations, maintain accounting records, assist with audits and financial statements, coordinate tax engagements, prepare regulatory returns, and support cash management and treasury operations.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience in Private Equity Fund Accounting
• University degree in accounting and/or finance
• Hands-on exposure to NAV calculations, management fees, and waterfall computations
• Conceptual understanding of preparing financial statements from a trial balance manually
• Working knowledge of UK or US GAAP
• Proficiency in MS Excel and other Microsoft tools
• Experience with accounting systems or reporting tools is a plus

Responsibilities

• Prepare quarterly management accounts for Private Equity funds
• Handle NAV calculations and management fees
• Assist in waterfall computations including carry, equalization, and late closing interest
• Maintain accounting records, journal entries, and general ledger updates
• Support annual fund audits and liaise with external auditors and clients
• Prepare draft annual financial statements under UK or US GAAP
• Collaborate with the tax team on tax engagements and accruals
• Assist in preparing regulatory returns
• Support bank reconciliations, liquidity monitoring, and payment releases
• Participate in training and onboarding new clients

Benefits

• Retirement investment and tools
• Education reimbursement
• Physical health and emotional well-being resources
• Family support programs
• Flexible Time Off
• Hybrid work with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week