Senior Fund Accountant
London (3 days a week in office)
£85k + 10% Bonus
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Fund Accountant to join a PE backed financial services business.
This role is ideal for someone who is confident, proactive, and thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You'll play a key role in shaping and maturing a critical function — with real ownership, visibility, and the chance to influence change.
Responsibilities
* Lead daily and monthly fund accounting processes, including GL reconciliations, journal postings, and margin analysis
* Supervise and mentor junior team members
* Manage fee calculations, scheme set-up reviews, and reconciliation of fund manager rebates
* Support the automation of manual processes and enhancements to accounting/reporting systems
* Take ownership of key regulatory and internal reporting, including Solvency II
* Partner with operations, treasury, and product teams to resolve issues and maintain strong financial controls
* Deliver clear, actionable MI and support annual audits
Requirements
* A strong background in fund accounting
* Excellent reconciliation and financial control skills
* Advanced Excel capability
* Strong communicator with a hands-on approach and attention to detail
* Experience managing or mentoring team members
* Accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or similar) is desirable
* Ability to work independently while collaborating across teams