Fund Accountant, Private Markets

Overview

In this role you will support the finance function of a European private debt fund, focusing on accurate fund and SPV accounting, cash flow, and investor reporting. You will work closely with administrators, auditors, and the asset management team to ensure timely financial closedowns and compliant reporting. The position offers exposure to private debt, real estate, and cross-border investor tax matters within a small, proactive team. This is a growth-stage opportunity to shape fund operations and financial processes in a dynamic environment.

Pay / Benefits

• bonus
• benefits

Responsibilities

• Review quarterly and annual fund and SPV accounts prepared by administrators
• Oversee fund drawdown and distribution notices to LPs
• Manage management fee calculations, invoicing, and payments
• Liaise with auditors regarding the audit of annual accounts
• Assist in reviewing investor tax reporting for US and UK
• Coordinate KYC items with administrators across vehicles and structures
• Respond to investor queries
• Maintain loan data with the asset management team
• Oversee payment and loan authorisation processes
• Review borrower loan statements prepared by the administrator
• Maintain fund and loan performance models (actual and forecast)
• Perform cash-flow forecasting, liquidity and treasury work

Key requirements

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA)
• Exposure to investment funds (private debt, private equity, or real estate) is preferred
• Curiosity, proactive mindset, and ability to work in a small team

• intellectual curiosity
• proactive work ethic
• team collaboration
• fund accounting and accounts preparation
• audit liaison and coordination
• investor tax reporting (US/UK)

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