Accountant / Fund

Accountant / Fund, Fixed Term Contract, Full Time, Basingstoke, Hybrid Working,

Your new company
Are you a driven fund accountant ready to take the next step in your career within a high-performing, globally respected environment? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading professional services firm specialising in alternative asset administration, supporting a prestigious client base across private equity, private credit, and real estate.
Renowned for technical excellence and a people-first culture, this organisation offers a dynamic, collaborative setting where ambitious professionals can genuinely progress.
Your new role
Reporting to a Manager / Associate Director, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality accounting services across a portfolio of alternative investment funds.Key responsibilities include:

• Reviewing financial transactions prepared by junior team members
• Managing bookkeeping for more complex fund structures
• Preparing bank and general ledger reconciliations
• Producing treasury and liquidity reporting
• Supporting bridging facility management and compliance reporting
• Preparing drawdown and distribution notices
• Assisting with VAT and corporate tax support files
• Responding to investor queries and supporting investor relations
• Producing management accounts, quarterly investor reports, and annual financial statements
• Liaising with auditors, tax advisors, and legal professionals
• Supervising and developing junior team members
• Ensuring adherence to risk and quality control procedures
• Contributing to process improvements and project initiatives

As you develop, you will gain increasing ownership of your own client portfolio and play a more strategic role in delivery.
What you'll need to succeed
To thrive in this role, you'll be technically strong, ambitious, and client-focused:

• Studying towards ACA / ACCA / CIMA (or equivalent)
• Experience within alternative investment funds (private equity, private debt, or real estate preferred)
• Understanding of technical standards such as FRS 102 (advantageous)
• Experience with systems such as Allvue, Investran, or eFront (desirable)
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent attention to detail with strong organisational ability

You'll also bring:

• A proactive, self-starting mindset
• Strong communication skills, comfortable in client-facing environments
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines under pressure
• A solution-oriented and accountable approach
• High professional standards and integrity

What you'll get in return

• Exposure to high-profile and complex alternative investment structures
• Clear, structured career progression with increasing responsibility
• Full study support and ongoing professional development
• A collaborative, high-performing team culture
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• The opportunity to make a tangible impact on a growing business

What you need to do now
If you're looking to accelerate your career in fund accounting and gain exposure to a high-quality client portfolio, this is an opportunity not to be missed.Apply now with your updated CV or get in touch for a confidential discussion - roles of this calibre move quickly, so don't miss out.