Alternatives Fund Accountant - Private Equity/Private Credit

Job Title: Alternatives Fund Accountant - Private Equity/Private Credit
Location: London (hybrid - 3 days per week)
Salary/Rate: £600-700 per day inside IR35
Start Date: September
Job Type: Initial 6-9 month contract

Company Introduction
We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading consultancy clients! They are currently looking for a skilled experienced Alternatives Fund Accountant to join an established investment management environment on a 6-9 month contract. The role will focus on alternative assets, including private equity and private credit/debt, with a strong emphasis on operational fund accounting and oversight.

Job Responsibilities/Objectives

• The successful candidate will have proven experience working within alternative investments, ideally with private credit experience, and will be comfortable supervising and reviewing the work of others.
• Manage and oversee day-to-day fund accounting operations across alternative investment funds.
• Work across asset classes including private equity, private credit and debt.
• Review and oversee fund accounting processes, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
• Supervise and support junior members of the fund accounting team.
• Review NAVs, financial information, reconciliations and investor-related accounting outputs.
• Liaise with internal teams, administrators and other stakeholders to resolve operational issues.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies and ensure appropriate controls are maintained.
• Support the wider team with operational and process-related matters.
• Use Investran as part of the day-to-day fund accounting environment.
• Contribute to process improvements and ensure strong operational standards are maintained.

Required Skills/Experience
The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Private credit experience is required.
• Strong alternative fund accounting experience.
• Relevant experience across private equity, private credit, debt or other alternative assets.
• Previous experience supervising or overseeing other fund accountants.
• Strong understanding of operational fund accounting processes within alternatives.
• Experience using Investran is required/preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately to deadlines.
• Confident communicator, comfortable working with internal and external stakeholders.
• Operationally focused rather than highly technical - this role is suited to someone who enjoys the practical management and oversight of fund accounting activities.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.

Disclaimer
Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.
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