Job Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented and commercially aware Fund Accountant to support the financial
operations and accounting activities across private markets investment structures supported by our
Structuring team.
The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining accurate transactional and fund accounting
records, supporting investment lifecycle accounting processes and ensuring timely financial reporting across
a range of private market investment vehicles. This role will work closely with internal operational teams,
external fund administrators/custodians/paying agents, auditors and ecosystem partners to support
operational excellence and financial integrity.
The ideal candidate will have experience in fund accounting, private markets operations or alternative
investment administration, with a solid understanding of fund structures, investor accounting and regulated
financial environments.
Key responsibilities
• Support the accounting and administration of private market investment structures utilising the
Delio Core OS platform and other internal tooling
• Maintain accurate accounting records for investment vehicles, including journals, accruals, cash
movements and reconciliations
• Assist with NAV calculations and periodic financial reporting processes
• Support accounting workflows relating to subscriptions, allocations, capital calls, distributions
and investment transactions
• Perform bank, cash and investor reconciliations and investigate discrepancies where required
• Coordinate with fund administrators, custodians, paying agents, auditors and external service
providers to support reporting and audit activities
• Assist with the preparation of investor statements and financial reporting packs
• Ensure investment and investor records are accurately maintained across internal systems and
platforms
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting controls, reporting efficiency and operational
processes
• Ensure accounting and operational activities are completed in accordance with internal
procedures and service standards
Qualifications
Requirements
Essential:
• Experience supporting accounting processes for alternative investments, private markets or
investment funds
• Strong understanding of fund structures, investment transactions and investor servicing
processes
• Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical and reconciliation skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working with digital platforms, accounting systems and workflow tools
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders
• Proactive, adaptable and solutions-oriented mindset
Desirable:
• Familiarity with NAV calculations, capital account statements and fund financial reporting
• Experience supporting external audits and regulatory reporting activities
• Experience using CRM, accounting or SaaS-based operational platforms
• Part-qualified ACCA, ACA or CIMA (or working towards qualification)
Additional Information
What We Offer
• Competitive salary based on experience
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing with length of service
• Hybrid working – based in or around Cardiff. We operate a hybrid working model with a
minimum 3 days per week in the office - with Wednesday and Thursday being obligatory office
days
• Extra day off for your birthday
• Private medical insurance and Death-in-service benefit
• A friendly, supportive and innovative team culture
• Opportunities for professional growth and training
• Defined contribution pension scheme