Client Accountant - Funds

About the role

You are a detail-oriented team player with strong organisational skills who ensures financial accuracy for private equity funds from intake to shipment. Daily ownership of cash movement clarity and client deliverables defines this role. You operate as a precise operator within UK GAAP or IFRS frameworks.

What you will do

You will work closely with your line manager to set financial statements according to fund reporting requirements under UK GAAP or IFRS. You will review investor drawdown calculations to confirm the accuracy of figures as funds seek access to their commitments from investors. You will review investor distribution calculations to verify that proceeds from the sale of investments are recorded correctly and allocated appropriately for payment to investors. You will ensure accurate communication of all cash movements between the fund and its investors through the issuance of relevant notices. You will oversee the preparation and completion process of client deliverables, including agreeing timetables with clients and ensuring timely completion. You will coordinate intake documentation so that build phase data remains consistent and audit ready. You will validate build outputs against source data before any review cycle begins. You will partner with fund managers to ship final accounts, closing the workflow loop for each client.

What we offer

You will receive comprehensive remuneration with a motivating financial package based on market rates, proportionate to your qualifications, level of experience, and skills profile. You will be part of a generous pension scheme with an employer contribution and the ability to allow and increase employee contributions. You will have access to wellbeing benefits such as private health and dental cover, life assurance, discounted gym membership, eye tests, and corporate GP services. You are entitled to 25 days paid annual leave plus all UK public holidays, with enhanced maternity and paternity leave, including shared parental leave and adoption leave. Flexible working arrangements are available, and we are open to conversations about establishing work-life balance. You will have access to learning and development programmes through systems such as PowerU and MyCampus, alongside a hybrid working approach that supports connection with colleagues. We are committed to sustainability, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and to fostering an inclusive culture through our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee.

Required experience

You are ACCA/ACA/CIMA part or fully qualified or qualified by experience. You have previously worked in financial services or accounting practices handling multiple client relationships. You have experience reviewing working paper files and financial statements, including disclosures, or can demonstrate a strong accounting background through previous experience and CPD. You manage client relationships and have experience resolving issues directly with clients. You have experience supporting and mentoring junior team members.

Our commitment

Sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on building and maintaining long-term relationships with stakeholders, including employees, clients, and local communities, while reducing our impact on the natural environment. There is always more we can and should do to improve across our people, clients, planet, and governance. Our ongoing success depends on sustainability and agility in a changing global landscape. We are committed to an inclusive, equitable, and diverse culture for our people. Our learning and development programmes and systems enable us to invest in employee growth, while our hybrid working approach supports flexibility and work-life blend. We aim to empower our 5,800+ employees from 94 nationalities across 25 countries. Through Iq Eq Launchpad, we support women managers launching their first fund in an environment where only 15% of private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced. We are emotionally invested in our clients from the beginning, understanding that their success leads to our success.

About Iq Eq

We are a leading Investor Services group offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory, and compliance needs for the investment sector worldwide. We employ a global workforce of 5,800+ people across 25 jurisdictions with assets under administration exceeding US$750 billion. We work with 13 of the world's top-15 private equity firms. Our services are supported by a Group-wide commitment to ESG and best-in-class technology, including a global data platform and innovative proprietary tools backed by in-house experts. Above all, our people define our difference as we deliver intelligent solutions through technical expertise and strong client relationships.

Practical notes

Location: UK

Engagement: Full-time

Compensation: 55000 GBP to 65000 GBP