Average Fund Accountant salary in the UK

Fund Controller - Fast-Growth Fin-tech | £120,000 + Hybrid FlexibilityExclusive to Robert Half We're partnering exclusively with a high-growth fin-tech platform that's reshaping private markets. After relying on a third-party for fund financial operations, they're now ready to bring this critical function in-house - and hiring their first Fund Controller to lead the charge. The Opportunity As the first in-house Fund Controller, you'll take full ownership of fund accounting and operations. You'll lead the transition from outsourced to in-house, design scalable systems, and build the fund finance team from the ground up. This is a rare opportunity to shape infrastructure from day one in a tech-forward, investor-backed fintech. Key Responsibilities Own fund accounting, reporting, and operations for all managed funds Oversee NAVs, capital calls, distributions, fee models, and waterfall calculations Lead quarterly and annual financial reporting Manage audits, tax filings, and compliance Transition operations in-house and implement scalable systems Hire and mentor a high-performing fund finance team What We're Looking For 3-5+ years in fund accounting/controller roles (PE, VC, or similar) Experience managing third-party fund administrators and audits Strong technical knowledge of fund reporting standards Systems-savvy; comfortable with fund tech tools ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified Startup mindset: adaptable, hands-on, and solutions-focused The Package Up to £120,000 base salary Hybrid working (high flexibility) 28 days holiday + bank holidays Modern, collaborative office space Note: no bonus initially - full benefits evolving with growth Why Join? Define and lead a mission-critical function Work closely with senior leadership and top-tier fund managers Build, shape, and scale processes from scratch Join a team that values independent thinking and low-ego collaboration Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. 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.

Fund Accountant London, UK A global real estate and real estate debt investment manager with over €30bn in assets under management is seeking a Junior Fund Accountant to join their fund finance team. With a presence across multiple international offices and hundreds of professionals worldwide, the business combines global insight with local expertise to deliver high-quality, responsible investment strategies across a range of sectors including office, logistics, retail, living, and debt. This role is ideal for someone with early finance or accounting experience who is looking to grow within a collaborative and purpose-led organisation. You’ll work closely with Fund Finance Managers to support core accounting, reporting, and governance responsibilities while developing the technical and commercial skills needed to progress within the business. Key Responsibilities Support preparation of statutory accounts and investor reports across fund structuresAssist with NAV and INREV adjustments and liaise with portfolio management teamsCoordinate investor drawdowns, distributions, and respond to investor queriesSupport day-to-day cash management, banking, and intercompany reconciliationsContribute to transaction support including financial analysis and tax structuringAssist with corporate governance tasks including board meeting preparation and filingsHelp manage tax compliance and reporting across fund structuresProactively manage workload and deadlines, building strong project management skills Skills Degree educated & ACCA part-qualified (or equivalent)Strong Excel and general Microsoft Office proficiencySolid accounting foundation with a keen interest in fund financeClear and confident communicator with strong interpersonal skillsProactive, organised, and detail-focused team playerFluent in written and spoken English

Robert Half has partnered with a financial services firm, based in the City of London, to hire a Fund Accountant for their public markets team. The Fund Accountant is a newly created role and will sit in a team of 2 reporting to the Head of Fund Accounting. The role will be a broad, predominantly oversight position, with a lot of exposure to other areas of the business. The Person The successful Fund Accountant for this City of London based Financial Services firm, will be a ACA or ACCA recently qualified accountant with up to 2 years op post qualification experience. Financial services, in particular funds, experience is highly desirable but not essential. The Firm My client is a growing Financial Services firm, based in the City of London. They have over £30 billion in assets under management. Salary and Benefits The Fund Accountant for this central London based financial services firm will receive a salary of £65,000-£75,000, dependant on experience. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. 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.