Overview
In this Fund Accountant role you ensure accurate NAV reporting for Life & Pension and Regulated Funds, delivering NAV packs and client reports on time. You collaborate with multiple departments to address complex challenges and drive process improvements, while maintaining strong relationships with clients and partners. You will take initiative, think independently, and contribute to high-quality service delivery within a global, client‑facing team. This position offers the chance to impact fund valuation, reporting accuracy, and SLA-driven deliverables in a large financial services firm.
Pay / Benefits
- soft skills training
- language classes
- development programs
- volunteer opportunities
- well-being programs
- flexible Work Program
Responsibilities
- Oversee valuation checks for Life & Pension and Regulated Funds and verify NAV accuracy against benchmarks and reasonability reports
- Ensure daily prices are delivered by agreed deadlines
- Perform and manage cash and stock accounting vs custody reconciliations
- Complete/review regular periodic deliverables to clients in line with SLA (e.g., yields, KPIs)
- Deliver accurate work within required deadlines and deliverables
- Inform line manager of issues, problems, or queries affecting service quality
- Build and maintain relationships with clients, third parties, and colleagues through formal and ad hoc reporting
Key requirements
- Accountancy or Business related degree (preferred)
- PC literacy and competency in spreadsheets and word processing
- Analytical mindset and strong critical thinking
- Problem solving skills
- Confident and clear communicator with audience
- Highly motivated with integrity
- Analytical mindset
- Problem solving
- Confident and clear communicator
- NAV reporting
- Valuation checks
- Reconciliations (cash and stock)
Fund Accounting, Associate 1 in Edinburgh employer: State Street Bank
State Street Global Technology Services is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee growth and inclusivity, offering a dynamic work environment in London. With a strong commitment to professional development, flexible work-life balance, and vibrant employee networks, we empower our team members to thrive while driving impactful change in the financial services sector. Join us to be part of a culture that values collaboration, accountability, and innovation, ensuring that every voice is heard and every contribution matters.
