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Vacancy type

Permanent

Sector

Accounting & Finance

Specialisim

Fund / Investment Accounting

Location

Edinburgh

Language skills

English

Job reference No.

16595

Salary

Competitive

Data Published

11/09/2026

Closing date

02/10/2026

Skills/Experience

  • CA / ACA / ACCA or equivalent qualification
  • Educated at University level (Degree)
  • Track record of expertise within fund accounting and/or fund administration.
  • Experience with limited partnerships and the reporting requirements, including capital account statements, financial statements, and performance metrics (IRR, TVPI, MOIC, DPI).
  • Proficient in portfolio monitoring platforms such as or similar to iLevel, eFront and Geneva.
  • Highly experienced in Microsoft Excel.
  • Highly organised with an attention to detail.
  • Confident individual.
  • Ability to read, work with, analyse, and communicate data.
  • Passion to grow within a fast-paced environment whilst developing expertise.
  • Able to adapt efficiently within a constantly evolving industry.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Core Responsibilities

  • NAV preparation and review, investor capital account statements, quarterly/annual reporting against governing fund documents (LPAs), and comfort with private equity fund structures and co-investment vehicles specifically.
  • Third-party oversight.
  • Treasury and cash management - bank account/cash monitoring, FX transaction coordination, credit facility usage.
  • Multi-jurisdictional regulatory awareness - exposure to offshore/onshore fund jurisdictions.
  • Performance metrics fluency - working knowledge of IRR, TVPI, MOIC and DPI, and how these feed into investor-facing performance reporting.
  • Familiarity with investor/LP reporting portals and portfolio monitoring or fund data platforms.
  • Audit support - preparing working papers and handling auditor queries directly.
  • Cross-functional stakeholder management.

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.

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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Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.

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Rachael O'Neill Director, Investment Operations and Accounting & Finance

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.

We put people before profit, service before sales and ethics above all.

Betsy Williamson Chief Executive Officer

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