Overview
In this PE Operations role, you will support administration for a diverse client base, ensuring timely delivery of complex accounting and reporting tasks. You’ll work closely with Investment Advisors, internal teams, and clients to resolve issues, manage deliverables, and drive improvements in fund administration. The role blends client service, governance, and operational efficiency to meet client KPIs within a collaborative, compliant environment. This position offers exposure to GAAP/IFRS reporting, tax and regulatory filings, and cross-functional collaboration in a trusted, global firm.
Pay / Benefits
- flexible and collaborative work culture
- inclusive workplace
- philanthropy culture
- financial strength and stability
- senior leadership accessibility
Responsibilities
- Build and sustain strong client relationships with the Investment Advisor and third parties
- Develop deep knowledge of client bespoke requirements and processes
- Resolve complex issues and queries with the client
- Collaborate with NT teams to ensure timely deliverables
- Lead and coordinate tasks to meet deadlines
- Manage projects with clients for complex tasks
- Understand fund administration business
- Monitor mailboxes and manage workflow assignments
- Support on-the-job training and rotate workloads
- Review junior team member work
- Prepare/review complex accounts under GAAP/IFRS
- Bookkeeping and cash management
- Maintain investment and portfolio records, process buys/sells, income, valuations
- Calculate call/distribution amounts and liaise on payments
- Produce investor reports and regulatory filings (AIFMD, Solvency II)
- Provide data for tax returns and liaise with tax teams
- Organize accounting team deliverables and improve processes
- Prepare accounts and tax timetables; advise on accounting issues
- Update SharePoint workflows; liaise with other departments
- Maintain client relationships and handle queries efficiently
- Identify efficiencies to reduce risk and improve processes
- Ensure regulatory compliance and close communication with management
Key requirements
- ACA/ACCA preferred accounting qualification
- UK, US and Lux GAAP familiarity
- 2+ years of relevant experience or partially qualified
- Knowledge of Guernsey Company / POI / Partnership laws
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines
- Advanced Excel; Investran knowledge advantageous
- Team player, self-starter, able to work under pressure
- Professional judgement and self-review of own work
- communication
- problem solving
- team player
- GAAP/IFRS understanding
- Investran
- Excel (advanced)
Senior Fund Accountant in Guernsey employer: Northern Trust
Northern Trust is an exceptional employer, offering a flexible and collaborative work culture that prioritises employee growth and inclusivity. With over 135 years of financial expertise, employees are encouraged to develop their careers while contributing to meaningful philanthropic efforts in the community. The company's commitment to service, integrity, and expertise ensures that partners thrive in a supportive environment, making it an ideal place for those seeking a rewarding career in securities finance.
