Fund Accountant
| Posting date: | 24 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £70,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £70,000 + benefits and bonus |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 March 2026 |
| Location: | City of London, London, SW1A 1JD |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4719441_1771934640 |
Summary
Your new company
A leading investment firm providing high quality asset management, fund solutions, and financial advisory services. Founded in 2002, the business oversees more than $250M across public and private markets on behalf of family office and institutional clients.
The firm is committed to attracting and developing exceptional talent, ensuring clients receive outstanding service and dedicated support.
Your new role
- Preparing periodic financial statements and supporting NAV, valuation, and performance reporting
- Maintaining fund ledgers, capital accounts, and accurate books and records, including investor reporting materials
- Overseeing investment activity, ensuring correct transaction booking, and monitoring commitments, drawdowns, and funding notices
- Assisting with audits, regulatory reporting, and preparation of information for tax advisers
- Strengthening internal controls, improving processes and systems, and supporting cashflow management
- Bringing strong analytical ability, a professional accounting qualification, and 2-4 years' relevant experience, ideally within private equity, credit, or alternative asset classes.
What you'll need to succeed
- Professionally qualified accountant with 2-4 years' experience, ideally within private equity, credit, or alternative investments
- Strong analytical capability with solid understanding of fund structures, partnership accounting, and valuation concepts
- Advantageous experience includes working with institutional fund vehicles and alternative asset valuation
- Highly organised, able to prioritise effectively, and confident engaging with stakeholders
- Proactive, solutions focused, and comfortable taking ownership in a fast paced environment
What you'll get in return
- Join a specialist alternative investment firm with exposure to a broad range of asset classes.
- Work in a collaborative, boutique environment with direct access to senior stakeholders.
- Benefit from strong professional development and clear growth opportunities
What you need to do now
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