Client Accountant - Funds (UK Fully Remote)

In this remote Associate role, you act as a front office contact for designated private equity, real estate, credit or debt fund clients, managing day-to-day deliverables and timelines. You collaborate with CFOs and finance teams to review financial statements under UK GAAP or IFRS, and you validate investor drawdowns and distributions to ensure accurate fund movements. You mentor junior staff and develop expertise in client-specific accounting frameworks, driving process improvements to reduce risk. This position connects you with a global client base and cross-functional teams, offering meaningful impact in fund accounting and reporting.

• Pension scheme
• Private health and dental cover
• Life assurance
• Discounted gym membership
• 25 days paid leave + UK holidays
• Flexible working

• Manage day-to-day relationships for designated funds and oversee deliverables and timelines
• Review quarterly/annual financial statements for compliance with UK GAAP or IFRS
• Validate investor drawdown and distribution calculations and communicate cash movements to investors
• Mentor junior team members and develop expertise in LP-specific accounting frameworks
• Improve processes, balance stakeholder needs, and optimize workflows to enhance efficiency and reduce risk

• Higher education qualification (e.g., IATI) and ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent, or qualified by experience
• 3+ years in a professional setting, ideally financial services or accounting practice
• Strong accounting expertise with ability to review working papers and financial statements with disclosures
• Proven experience managing client relationships and resolving issues with clients
• Ability to mentor juniors and demonstrate intermediate Excel skills

• Team player with attention to detail
• Excellent communication with CFOs/financial controllers
• Proactive problem-solving and decision-making
• UK GAAP
• IFRS
• CPD