Description
A small, owner-managed fiduciary and fund administration business is seeking a full-time Senior Fund Accountant / Valuations Technician to take ownership of valuation processes and contribute meaningfully to the evolution of systems and operational efficiency within their growing business. The successful candidate will report to the Fund & Corporate Manager / Group Company Secretary.
Key Responsibilities - Fund Accounting & Valuations
• Preparation and review of fund NAV calculations, with particular focus on investment valuations
• Leading or supporting the valuation process for portfolio investments, including gathering financial data and applying appropriate methodologies
• Liaising with investment managers and portfolio companies to obtain valuation inputs and supporting documentation
• Preparing valuation papers and supporting materials for Board review
• Maintaining accounting records for a portfolio of funds and related entities
• Monitoring and reconciling capital calls, drawdowns and distributions
• Cash monitoring and oversight of fund-level transactions
• Preparation of management and investor reporting
• Supporting the annual audit process, particularly in relation to valuation queries
• Preparation of regulatory or statistical reporting where required
Key Responsibilities - Technology & Process Improvement
• Reviewing valuation and reporting processes to identify opportunities for greater efficiency
• Implementing improved digital workflows and structured data processes
• Leveraging emerging technology solutions including AI-enabled tools to assist with data analysis and reconciliation
• Supporting integration between accounting, banking and document management systems
• Contributing to the development of scalable operational processes as the business grows
About You
• Minimum three to four years' experience in fund accounting or financial reporting within private equity, venture capital or similar alternative investment structures
• Strong practical understanding of investment valuations, capital activity and fund cash flows
• Hands-on experience preparing and reviewing investment valuations including unquoted/private investments
• Understanding of valuation methodologies (comparable multiples, discounted cash flow, recent transaction analysis)
• Confident interpreting financial information from portfolio companies
• Proactive in identifying inefficiencies and implementing practical, scalable improvements
• Comfortable leveraging emerging tools including AI-enabled solutions
• Experience with Acumen and M-Files advantageous but not essential - full training provided
Package
• 25 days annual leave
• Profit-share bonus scheme
• Pension, private health insurance, life insurance and employee income protection
• Standard working week 37 hours (9am-5.30pm Mon-Thu, 9am-5pm Fri) with flexible start/finish times available
• Free onsite parking
To apply please contact Blink Recruitment on +44 (0) 1481 723221 or email admin@blinkrecruitment.gg
Key Responsibilities - Fund Accounting & Valuations
• Preparation and review of fund NAV calculations, with particular focus on investment valuations
• Leading or supporting the valuation process for portfolio investments, including gathering financial data and applying appropriate methodologies
• Liaising with investment managers and portfolio companies to obtain valuation inputs and supporting documentation
• Preparing valuation papers and supporting materials for Board review
• Maintaining accounting records for a portfolio of funds and related entities
• Monitoring and reconciling capital calls, drawdowns and distributions
• Cash monitoring and oversight of fund-level transactions
• Preparation of management and investor reporting
• Supporting the annual audit process, particularly in relation to valuation queries
• Preparation of regulatory or statistical reporting where required
Key Responsibilities - Technology & Process Improvement
• Reviewing valuation and reporting processes to identify opportunities for greater efficiency
• Implementing improved digital workflows and structured data processes
• Leveraging emerging technology solutions including AI-enabled tools to assist with data analysis and reconciliation
• Supporting integration between accounting, banking and document management systems
• Contributing to the development of scalable operational processes as the business grows
About You
• Minimum three to four years' experience in fund accounting or financial reporting within private equity, venture capital or similar alternative investment structures
• Strong practical understanding of investment valuations, capital activity and fund cash flows
• Hands-on experience preparing and reviewing investment valuations including unquoted/private investments
• Understanding of valuation methodologies (comparable multiples, discounted cash flow, recent transaction analysis)
• Confident interpreting financial information from portfolio companies
• Proactive in identifying inefficiencies and implementing practical, scalable improvements
• Comfortable leveraging emerging tools including AI-enabled solutions
• Experience with Acumen and M-Files advantageous but not essential - full training provided
Package
• 25 days annual leave
• Profit-share bonus scheme
• Pension, private health insurance, life insurance and employee income protection
• Standard working week 37 hours (9am-5.30pm Mon-Thu, 9am-5pm Fri) with flexible start/finish times available
• Free onsite parking
To apply please contact Blink Recruitment on +44 (0) 1481 723221 or email admin@blinkrecruitment.gg