Fund Accounting Manager
Aria Partners are delighted to be working with a fast growing private markets business to hire an experienced Fund Accounting Manager in London.
The role combines ownership of fund accounting across private equity and credit with the opportunity to help develop the accounting processes supporting an expanding credit platform.
Initially, the workload will be weighted towards private credit alongside responsibility for private equity funds. This role will be instrumental in supporting with new fund launches, systems improvements and how the accounting is delivered.
Key responsibilities include:
- Owning accounting and NAV delivery for allocated funds and related entities.
- Overseeing capital calls, distributions, investor allocations and investment accounting.
- Supporting credit fund accounting, including loan interest, fees and repayments.
- Reviewing accounting outputs, resolving technical issues and improving controls.
- Supporting annual accounts, audits and wider financial reporting.
- Supporting the development of junior colleagues through technical guidance, reviewing their work and sharing knowledge across the team.
- Helping improve processes and systems as the business grows.
This is a senior technical position and you’ll be expected to work independently, guide less experienced colleagues and work closely with stakeholders across accounting, operations and investment teams.
Requirements:
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Previous fund accounting experience within private credit or direct lending.
- Strong technical knowledge across NAV preparation, investment accounting and investor reporting.
- Comfortable taking ownership of fund accounting delivery, reviewing work and resolving technical issues independently.
Compensation is likely to be around the £100,000 basic salary mark with a performance based bonus and generous wider benefits. The firm operate a flexible working policy and this is suitable for those in need of a truly hybrid setup.
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