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Position: Client Accountant
IQ-EQ is part of a leading Investor Services group which combines global expertise with an unwavering focus on client service delivery. We support fund managers, global companies, family offices, and private clients operating worldwide. Every day brings new challenges, so you'll need to be a team player at heart, with an eye for detail and great organizational skills to prioritize your day, ensure deadlines are met, and timelines are adhered to.
Your primary responsibility will be to act as a day-to-day front office contact for your designated private equity, real estate, credit, or debt fund clients. You will be part of a supportive team, own your tasks, proactively manage your deliverables, and resolve any issues that may arise.
What you'll be doing
1. Manage designated Private Equity or Real Estate Clients on a day-to-day basis
2. Review quarterly and annual financial statements and reports
3. Work closely with your line manager and Technical & Training Team to ensure financial statements meet the Funds reporting requirements (e.g., UK GAAP or IFRS)
4. Review investor drawdown calculations to ensure accuracy of figures as Funds seek access to their commitments from investors
5. Review investor distribution calculations to ensure the flow of funds from the sale of an investment is accurately recorded, and proceeds are appropriately allocated and paid to investors
6. Ensure the accurate communication of all cash movements between the Fund and its Investors through relevant notices
7. Oversee the preparation and completion of client deliverables, including agreeing timetables with clients and monitoring progress to ensure on-time delivery
8. Conduct regular client calls with CFOs or Financial Controllers to maintain open and effective communication
9. Mentor and support other staff as an expert on designated clients and funds
10. Gain a good understanding of the accounting framework for each designated client (as prescribed in the Funds legal documentation, the LPA) and ensure transactions comply with this framework
11. Contribute ideas to improve processes for efficiencies or risk reduction
What You Bring
* ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified, Qualified by Experience, or equivalent
* 3+ years experience in a professional office environment
* Experience reviewing working paper files and financial statements, including disclosures, or strong accounting background demonstrated through previous experience and CPD
* Management of client relationships and experience resolving issues directly with clients
* Experience supporting and mentoring less experienced team members
Why Join Us?
* Hybrid flexibility - work from the office 2 days a week (may vary depending on travel)
* Training from day 1, no prior Private Equity or Funds experience required—just the drive to learn
* A supportive, team-driven environment with growth opportunities
* Benefits such as pension scheme, life cover, income protection, and more
Skills and Benefits
* Practice Accountancy, Financial Statements, Accountant, Accountancy, Finance, ACCA, ACA
* Hybrid working, annual discretionary bonus, specialist training, competitive maternity leave
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