Role requirement
Vacancy type
Permanent
Sector
Accounting & Finance
Specialisim
Fund / Investment Accounting
Location
Glasgow
Language skills
English
Job reference No.
16054
Salary
Competitive
Data Published
27/03/2025
Closing date
24/04/2025
Job Description:
We have an excellent opportunity for a Senior Fund Accountant to join the Fund Accounting Private Capital team at a leading bank based in Glasgow. You will provide fund valuation and financial reporting services to private capital funds and underlying private capital fund vehicles.
Skills/Experience:
- Qualified Accountant (e.g. ACCA/ACA)
- Experience within the financial services industry with knowledge of fund accounts preparation ideally private capital funds experience
- Understanding of wider Private Capital industry standards and regulations
- Understanding of Luxembourg GAAP requirements is preferred
- Experience of working to tight deadlines and working independently
Core Responsibilities:
- Prepare, review and analyse the monthly, quarterly, bi-annual and annual Financial Statements with supporting documentation under various accounting standards (i.e. IFRS, UK GAAP & US GAAP)
- Prepare monthly valuations, reconciliations of fund draw downs and distributions, accruals, expenses etc
- Assist in the cash reconciliation and management for the Funds
- Prepare drawdown, equalisation and distribution calculations in accordance with the Fund documentation
- Prepare Fund investor capital statements as required
- Attend client and audit meetings as required in relation to the provision of Financial Statements to investors
- Liaise with internal and external auditors and assist with the yearend/interim audit process via a monitored timetable and audit requirement list
Benefits:
- A highly competitive salary
- Wider Benefits package
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 16054
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
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Originally from Ireland, Rachael has been an integral part of the Core-Asset Consulting team for eight years, bringing 20 years of recruitment experience from London and Edinburgh. With a background in Business Studies and an MA in PR & Communications, Rachael's unique blend of strategic insight and consultative communication adds valuable depth to our team and influences many of our client projects.
Specialising in executive search, financial services, and investment recruitment, Rachael supports clients across the UK and Ireland. She is a strong advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, mentoring young people through MCR Pathways and encouraging girls to pursue careers in finance and investment through her work with Future Asset. As Director and part of the senior management team, Rachael's passion for providing a truly consultative service, combined with her deep understanding of the financial services sector, has earned her a reputation as a trusted advisor in recruitment.
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