Senior Fund Accountant - Private Equity & Alternative Investments - London - Career Growth & Impact
The Opportunity
This is more than just a fund accounting role — it’s an opportunity to build a long-term career in Private Equity and Alternative Investments, gaining exposure to complex fund structures and high-value transactions. You’ll be joining a company that invests in your success and provides a clear path for progression within a truly global environment.
HireForce is partnering with a leading global Fund Administrator based in London, who are expanding their high-performing Private Equity and Alternative Investments team. This is an outstanding opportunity for a Recently Qualified Big 4 Accountant with funds experience to accelerate their career within a dynamic and growing organisation.
If you’re looking to move beyond the traditional accounting path and gain hands‑on exposure across Private Equity, Real Assets, and a diverse range of Alternative Investment funds, this role offers the perfect platform to develop your expertise and make a real impact.
- Work directly with prominent names in Private Equity and Alternative Investments, building deep sector expertise in some of the most in-demand asset classes.
- Benefit from a structured progression framework, with clear opportunities to advance to Assistant Manager, Manager, and beyond.
- Receive continuous professional development, mentoring, and access to advanced fund accounting and investment systems.
- Join a collaborative and supportive culture where innovation, accountability, and career growth are truly encouraged.
Key Responsibilities
- Take full ownership of NAV calculations for a portfolio of complex alternative investment funds.
- Collaborate with investment managers, prime brokers, and custodians to ensure seamless processing of trading activity.
- Act as a key liaison point for clients, investors, and fund stakeholders, maintaining exceptional service standards.
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports.
- Coordinate with auditors at year‑end and interim stages, ensuring timely delivery of information.
- Prepare investor allocations, letters, and fund audited financial statements.
- Ensure AML and compliance requirements are fully met in line with current regulations.
- Calculate and process fees, expenses, and payments to third‑party service providers in accordance with agreements.
About You
- Recently Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA, or CIMA) – ideally trained in a Big 4 or Top 10 firm with funds experience.
- Strong analytical mindset, excellent communication skills, and confidence engaging with senior stakeholders.
- Ambitious, adaptable, and eager to develop within the alternative investment space.
Remuneration
A strong base salary, bonus, pension, and healthcare will be offered to the successful candidate.
