Fund Accountant

Location: Central London
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Contract: 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract

The Opportunity

Our client who operates within the alternative investment and asset management sector are recruiting for an experienced Fund Accountant to join a busy and growing team on a 6-month fixed-term contract.

This role offers a varied workload across management accounts, statutory reporting, reconciliations, and investment-related accounting activities, making it ideal for a technically strong accountant who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.

This opportunity would consider first movers from practice, with accounts preparation experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review quarterly management accounts and supporting schedules.
• Prepare year-end statutory accounts and assist with corporation tax computations.
• Perform bank, balance sheet, and control account reconciliations.
• Reconcile investment transactions, investor activity, payments, and cash movements.
• Investigate and resolve reconciliation differences and accounting discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate accounting records using Xero and Sage.
• Support audits and liaise with clients and internal stakeholders.

About You

Essential:

• Fully Qualified Accountant – ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualified
• Experience using Xero and Sage.
• Proven management accounts experience.
• Strong reconciliation skills, including bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Sound knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Desirable:

• Year-end accounts and tax preparation experience.
• Exposure to investment, investor, or partnership accounting.
• Experience with AI, automation, or process improvement tools.

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If you're an organised and proactive accountant looking for an interesting contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to be considered.