Senior Fund Accountant (Private Equity)

About Ocorian

Fund services | Corporate | Capital markets | Private client | Regulatory & Compliance 

We help clients succeed by unlocking new value through expertise, trust and scale. We deliver solutions that solve complex challenges faced by asset managers, financial institutions, corporates, high net-worth individuals and family offices. 

With a curious mindset, we ask the right questions to get to the right solution, faster. We collaborate to win together, sharing successes and shaping the future of our global business. Our culture of support and recognition provides the tools and opportunities for you to grow, while unlocking the most value for our clients and making your mark with Ocorian. 

• Expertise: We deliver specialist, tech-enabled solutions for our clients grounded on deep industry expertise. 
• Trust: We’re a trusted partner to over 8,000 clients globally. We are proud to have long-lasting partnerships with our clients. 
• Scale: With more than 1,500 colleagues, we operate across 20+ countries, our scale enables us to support our clients globally and locally, providing a seamless client experience across borders and service lines. 

What’s In It For You 

• Competitive salary 
• We are globally hybrid  (please check the specifics for this role during interview process)
• Flexible working hours 
• Private Pension Plan fully paid by the company after probation
• Private medical insurance with Catastrophe cover fully paid by the company
• Employee recognition program and spot bonuses 

Purpose of the Job: 

Take ownership of a diverse portfolio of clients while delivering high-quality accounting and financial reporting services across a range of asset classes, including Capital Markets, Real Estate and Private Equity structures. As a Senior Fund Accountant, you'll play a key role in supporting clients through the preparation of financial statements, management accounts and reporting deliverables that contribute to informed business decisions and exceptional client outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional looking to deepen their technical expertise while developing their leadership skills. You'll work closely with clients, auditors and colleagues across multiple jurisdictions, contribute to the development of junior team members and help drive service excellence within a collaborative and supportive environment.

Main responsibilities: 

• Take ownership of a portfolio of clients, building strong relationships and delivering a high standard of accounting service.
• Prepare and review financial statements, management accounts and accounting deliverables in accordance with relevant accounting standards.
• Apply your technical expertise to reconciliations, financial reporting and client accounting activities across a range of complex structures.
• Partner with clients, auditors and internal stakeholders to support the efficient delivery of accounting and reporting requirements.
• Review accounting records, reconciliations and VAT returns, supporting quality and consistency across client deliverables.
• Provide guidance and support to junior colleagues, contributing to knowledge sharing and professional development within the team.
• Support audit processes through collaboration with auditors and the preparation of relevant documentation.
• Contribute to budgeting activities, client reporting and a variety of accounting projects and initiatives.
• Maintain high-quality working papers and documentation in line with established accounting and reporting standards.
• Collaborate with colleagues across multiple jurisdictions to deliver a seamless and consistent client experience.
• Identify opportunities to enhance processes, improve efficiency and strengthen service delivery.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous learning, collaboration and client service excellence.

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Qualifications

ACCA, ACA or equivalent professional accounting qualification, or relevant accounting, audit or financial services experience. Experience within financial services, accounting or audit, with exposure to Capital Markets, Real Estate, Private Equity or similar structures considered beneficial.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Experience preparing and reviewing financial statements, management accounts and client accounting deliverables within a professional services or financial services environment.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards, including IFRS and US GAAP; exposure to UK GAAP or other accounting frameworks would be beneficial.
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients, auditors and stakeholders while delivering a high standard of client service.
• Experience supporting and developing colleagues through coaching, guidance and knowledge sharing.
• Strong technical accounting, financial reporting and reconciliation skills, with a focus on accuracy and quality.
• Experience working with accounting and fund administration systems; exposure to platforms such as Efront, ViewPoint or Value Financials would be advantageous.

Our Core Values

All staff are expected to embody our core values that underpin everything that we do and that reflect the skills and behaviours we all need to be successful. 

These are:

• We are CLIENT CENTRIC – Clients are at the centre of our world, and we’re committed to providing expertise and specialist solutions to meet their most complex challenges.
• We are AMBITIOUS – We aim high. We think and act globally, seizing every opportunity to delight our clients and support our colleagues - wherever in the world they may be.
• We are AGILE – We act on our initiative to get things done for our clients. Our independence gives us the flexibility and freedom to keep things simple, efficient and effective.
• We are COLLABORATIVE – With a curious mindset, we ask the right questions to get to the right solution, for our clients faster. We collaborate to win together and share our successes.
• We are ETHICAL  – We behave with integrity at all times and assume positive intent, building trust through responsible actions and honest relationships.

Equal Opportunities for Everyone

Please let us know if there’s anything we can do to make the process easier for you. You can reach us at careers@ocorian.com . We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status.