MSFS Fund Accountant – Analyst

Overview

In this role you will support end-to-end fund accounting for Morgan Stanley’s Fund Services division in Glasgow, focusing on hedge funds and expanding into private equity and related strategies. You will work with global colleagues to ensure accurate NAV, P&L and balance sheet reporting, driving timely client sign-off and issue resolution. The role develops deep knowledge of Alternative Investment Funds including fee structures and investor-level accounting, contributing to high-quality service for sophisticated clients. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver on core accounting deliverables and client initiatives, within a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

Pay / Benefits

• salary competitive with excellent benefits
• flexible working arrangements
• best-in-class training and development opportunities
• opportunity to move within the business
• supportive work-life balance

Responsibilities

• Calculate daily Net Asset Values (NAVs) including P&L analysis, position and cash reconciliations, and report trading issues to clients
• Review monthly capital movements and ad hoc corporate actions
• Analyse performance and validate income/expense journals for accuracy
• Review and finalize month-end P&L and balance sheet for client sign-off
• Produce investor-level allocations of income and expenses at valuation points, including incentive and management fees
• Collaborate with client relationship manager to support client queries and initiatives

Key requirements

• Graduating in 2026
• 2.1 honours degree or equivalent
• team player and excellent communicator
• advanced technical, quantitative and project management skills
• multi-tasking with close attention to detail
• client-service oriented

• team player
• excellent communicator
• client-service oriented
• NAV calculation
• P&L analysis
• reconciliations

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