This blue-chip, multi-strategy private equity investor is looking to hire a recently qualified ACA. This is to join as a Fund Accountant within their investment operations team.

The role is a broad and the ideal first step outside of practice for any ambitious ACA. The position will leverage off you're the skills and knowledge learned from your ACA qualification whilst also provide you with challenges, new experiences and the opportunity to learn and develop. You will get exposure to all aspects of the fund finance and investment operations function and be responsible for oversight of 3rd party reporting as well as fund launch projects and financial analysis. Some of the responsibilities include:

• Assist in the management of fund operations and investment operations of closed-ended investment products
• Review valuation and NAV calculation in the quarterly reporting and review debt covenant reporting by third party administrators
• Instrumental in cash flows management, calls and distributions at both funds/mandates and investment level
• Review and control of portfolio data in the system
• Co-ordinate and participate in ad-hoc business transformation and system improvement projects
• Assist Operations Manager in managing tax due diligence
• Provide transaction services to investment team including monitoring investment restriction and guidelines, compliance requirements, deal execution and investment on-boarding and off-boarding
• Assist Legal and Compliance teams with regulatory requirements
• Prepare financial analysis and forecasting of funds/mandates

The company itself is highly regarded and is going through a period of rapid growth, driven by an expansion in investments across a variety of strategies including private equity, direct lending, private debt and real estate. Their culture is inclusive, diverse, positive and performance-oriented; your development will be invested in and they have a track record of strong progression.

The ideal candidate will be a recently qualified ACA, ideally with exposure to funds in their audit clients. Equally experience within a fund administration environment would be valuable. Beyond just experience, aptitude, drive and ambition are essential. If you are looking for a broad and commercial finance position that will widen your career opportunities in the future, then this is the perfect role.

Remuneration will be in the region of £55,000 - £62,000 depending on experience, with excellent wider benefits including discretionary bonus.

If this is the role for you or if you would like a confidential discussion about other career opportunities, please either apply directly or get in touch directly with harris.asher@markssattin.com