Fund Accountant

Fund / Practice Accountant

Location: Central London

Job Type: Full-time/ 6 months fixed term contract

Salary: £38,000 - £50,000

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Fund / Practice Accountant to join our dynamic team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in accounting, excellent attention to detail, and a willingness to learn new systems and processes. Experience within investment funds, fund administration, or custody is highly advantageous, although comprehensive training will be provided.

Day-to-day of the role

Prepare and review quarterly management accounts, including profit and loss, balance sheet, and supporting schedules.

Prepare year-end statutory accounts and supporting working papers.

Assist with the preparation of corporation tax returns and other tax-related work.

Perform regular bank, balance sheet, and control account reconciliations.

Reconcile investment transactions, investment balances, and investor activity to accounting records and supporting documentation.

Review and reconcile payments, receipts, and cash movements, ensuring transactions are accurately recorded and allocated.

Assist with reviewing and processing investment-related payments and distributions.

Investigate and resolve reconciliation differences and accounting discrepancies.

Maintain accurate accounting records using Xero and Sage.

Work closely with clients, auditors, custody teams, fund administrators, and internal teams.

Assist with audit preparation and respond to audit queries.

Meet agreed reporting and statutory deadlines.

Learn and use new accounting, fund administration, and payment systems as required.

Support the wider team with ad-hoc accounting, reconciliation, and reporting requirements.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Practical experience using Xero, Sage, and Taxcalc.

Proven experience preparing quarterly management accounts.

Experience with bank and balance sheet reconciliations.

Strong attention to detail and ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies.

Good understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.

Ability to reconcile investments and payments accurately.

Good organisational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Willingness and ability to learn new accounting, fund administration, and payment systems.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable: ACCA, ACA, CIMA part-qualified status.

To apply for the Fund / Practice Accountant position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.