Fund accountant (vice president)

Job Description

Jefferies Credit Partners Europe Limited is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Jefferies Credit Partners LLC ("JCP"). JCP is an established private credit manager and the asset management arm of Jefferies Finance LLC ("JFIN"). JFIN was founded in 2004 as a 50/50 joint venture between Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company ("MassMutual") and Jefferies.

JCP benefits from a highly integrated sourcing model through its affiliation with Jefferies' global investment banking platform. JCP offers investment opportunities across a range of products including funds, CLOs, and separately managed accounts.

JCP established its European business in 2024 and launched its flagship European Direct Lending Fund in Q1 2026, targeting private credit investments in Western European companies in the middle and upper middle market. JCP's origination partnership extends to Europe where Jefferies has 450+ investment bankers in numerous local offices across EMEA.

Position Overview

Jefferies Credit Partners Europe is seeking a Fund Accountant to support the expansion of JCP's Private Credit structure in Europe. The Fund Accountant will be responsible for assisting with the preparation and analysis of financial data for multiple private credit funds while working closely with JCP's investor relations, compliance, and operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Providing proper accounting of multiple investment funds and related entities, including the review/preparation of all related journal entries, work papers, reconciliations, NAVs and trial balances required for periodic closes
• Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
• Preparing and reviewing periodic financial statements under standards like IFRS, Lux GAAP, or UK GAAP
• Preparing reconciliations of fund cash and investment positions
• Tracking fund level expenses, accruals, capital calls, distributions, management fees and incentive fees
• Assisting with analysis related to fundraising/due diligence requests, and/or ongoing investor reporting
• Managing audit and tax reporting processes with internal and external accounting firms
• Monitoring compliance with funds' various credit facilities and reporting compliance
• Getting involved in different layers of investor reporting for internal and external reporting

Requirements

• Suitable experience in fund accounting or public big 4
• Understanding of European investment vehicles (SICAV, FCP, SIF) and regulatory requirements
• Experience in accounting for various types of entities including private equity funds, hedge funds (Master Feeder Structures, Standalone Entities, Side by Side and Segregated Portfolios), with private debt experience preferred

Equal Employment Opportunity

Jefferies is an equal employment opportunity employer, and takes affirmative action to ensure that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, genetic information, reproductive health decisions, or any other factor protected by applicable law. We are committed to hiring the most qualified applicants and complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. As part of this commitment, Jefferies will extend reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, as required by applicable law.