Average Fund Accountant salary in the UK

Robert Half Financial Services are currently working with an established Private Equity firm based in central London, helping them source a Fund Controller for a 6 month contract. They work 3 days in the office in their bespoke office in Mayfair, London. Rate: £400 - £450 a day Profile: The ideal candidate for this Fund Controller position, will have over 5 years post qualified experience within the Private Equity, Real Estate or Private Debt space. Candidates must have exposure to fund accounting. Role: This fund controller position will have full ownership of one of their largest funds - a mix of debt and equity. In this position, you will be responsible for the reporting, management accounting and audit. You must have experience of preparing accounts. As the Fund Controller, some of your responsibilities will include: Management accounts for deadlines in Q4 and Q1 Working with the external audit - deadline April Preparing accounts ReportingOversee the annual financial statement production across funds and to manage the audit processMaking capital calls and distributions between co-investorsMaking carry distributions, ensuring compliance and relevant documentation in line with scheme rules. Profile: Qualified Accountant - ACA/ACCA/CIMAExperience working within the Real Estate space within Funds Debt Fund experience Strong communication skillsYardi experience would be beneficial Salary & Benefits Rate: dependant on experience, between £400 - £450 a day Professional and friendly culture. Split home/office working. Office based at Green Park, London. Real Estate/Fund/Financial Services Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: gb/en/privacy-notice Security alert: scammers are currently targeting jobseekers. Robert Half do not ask candidates for a fee or request candidates to send applications through instant messaging services such as WhatsApp or Telegram. Learn how to protect yourself by visiting our website: gb/en/how-spot-recruitment-scams-and-protect-yourself

Company:A global investment management business provides services including mutual funds, pension management and fund platforms to private and institutional investors who require a Fund Accountant to join their in-house fund accounting team.Role:Working in a fund accounting team, the role is focussed around the preparation of annual and interim financial statements for a wide range of OEICs sub-funds and Investment Trusts. Specific tasks include: preparation of interim, annual financial statements and board papers for a range of OEIC sub-funds and Investment Trusts, ownership of specific funds of varying complexity and size, completing regular reviews substantiating material income and expense balances, liaison with external advisors, analysis and review of dividend announcements to ensure correct accounting treatmentCandidate profile:Candidates must be either part-qualified, qualified or qualified by experience-fund accountants with fund statutory reporting experience gained in fund management firms or fund administrators, (TPA's) Fund type experience can include: OEIC's, unit trusts, pension, mutual funds and also UK-based real estate-a strong analytical approach with an aptitude to work independently and solve complex problems, including a strong attention to detail and a numerate mind-set, team player and strong systems skills.What you will get in return:Competitive remuneration package (basic, bonus, benefits) combined with excellent career opportunities. The company offers remote and flexible work and a comprehensive benefits package. Gym membership and subsidised restaurant on site.What you need to do now:If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Fund Accountant (Private Equity/VC) - Contract role A very successful private equity style investment firm is looking for a fund accountant to join them on a contract basis to assist them through the year end period and provide cover someone on sabbatical. Pay Rate would likely be £400 - £450 per day via umbrella firm but there are also a lot of perks including free lunch options. They have a hybrid working culture. Contract duration 3-5 months The role The role would support the fund finance function with activities such as draw downs and distributions, liquidity management, investor reporting, oversight of TPAs, financial reporting, providing reconciliations to working papers and producing information for the auditors. Our client is looking for someone of the following profile: - Must be a qualified accountant (ACA, CPA, ACCA, ACMA) - Must have experience of close ended private equity funds - Have at least 1-2 years of fund accounting experience for private equity style funds (ideally 1-5 years post qualified) - Strong financial reporting skills If you feel you are a good match and tick the experience boxes above, then please get in touch.