Average Fund Accountant salary in West London

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.

Senior Fund Accountant | 6-Month Contract | London - Hybrid A leading private equity firm is seeking an experienced Senior Fund Accountant to support fund reporting and investment operations on an initial 6-month contract. The role is hybrid (3 days in London office) and offers a fast-paced environment requiring strong technical expertise and hands-on fund accounting experience. Key Responsibilities Prepare monthly and quarterly finance deliverables, including submissions to senior finance leadershipCollaborate with the Portfolio team to produce comprehensive fund valuation packsTrack and apply changes to accounting standards relevant to the fund structureOwn statutory account preparation under IFRS or UK GAAPManage external audits including annual financial statements and CASS control reviewsProduce management accounts and perform detailed analytical reviewsSupport capital activity: acquisitions, disposals, and quarterly valuationsDeliver tax compliance inputs and performance KPIs for board-level materialsAssist with ExCo and investment committee reporting packsMaintain carried interest models and support IRR modelling with scenario and sensitivity analysisLiaise with portfolio company CFOs to validate income models and forecastsManage liquidity planning and cash forecasting; monitor funding needs and reservesPrepare weekly bank reconciliations and oversee regular payment runsReview investment documentation to ensure consistency with financial treatmentOversee capital call and distribution calculations and investor noticesDrive improvements in quality control, financial process efficiency and documentation accuracy Criteria for Selection: Must be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA)Must have experience as a Fund Accountant/ Fund Controller within private equity closed ended funds (2-10 years)Be available at short noticeStrong communication skills We are happy to provide application and/or accessibility support, please contact your Marks Sattin or Grafton consultant directly to discuss your needs. We're committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients, please visit https://privacy and https://en/privacy-policy-1 for our privacy policy.

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.