Junior Fund Accountant

About the role

We're seeking a Junior Fund Accountant to support fund operations through accurate transaction processing, reliable record-keeping, and timely financial reporting. This role plays a key part in maintaining strong financial controls and ensuring the integrity of fund data, enabling informed decision-making for senior stakeholders and investors. You will be responsible for recording and reconciling fund transactions (including capital calls, distributions, and expenses), maintaining up-to-date accounting records, and supporting the preparation of financial reports and investor statements. The role also includes ensuring adherence to internal policies and regulatory requirements, assisting with audits by providing documentation and reconciliations, and handling administrative tasks in coordination with internal teams and external service providers. Working closely with senior fund accountants and fund managers, you will contribute to the smooth running of fund operations. Through your support of accurate reporting, compliance, and operational efficiency, this role helps safeguard investor confidence and underpins the organisation's ability to scale, deploy capital effectively, and drive long-term growth.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bookkeeping, reconciliations, and journal entries for multiple funds.
• Support the preparation of financial statements and management reports.
• Liaise with external service providers for invoice and payment processing.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate financial records in compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in audit preparation and coordination with fund administrators and auditors.
• Support the month-end and year-end close processes.
• Contribute to the implementation of new accounting systems and process improvements.
• Respond to ad hoc queries from internal teams, such as Investor Relations and Fund Controllers.
• Participate in training and development initiatives to build technical expertise.
• SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
• To be successful in this role, you will have to demonstrate:
• Basic accounting and finance knowledge
• Numerical accuracy and attention to detail
• Time management & prioritization skills - things can get a little hectic, so the ability to effectively manage yourself and your workload is critical
• Flexibility - being an effective team player means being flexible in your approach and open to getting involved with new things, even if they are not spelt out in your job description
• Intellectual Curiosity - fund management is a broad and nuanced field and we are looking for someone who is truly interested in our profession and has the intellectual curiosity to delve deep into topics and bring fresh ideas to the team
• IT Literacy - you need to be comfortable with IT systems and working with data (you should have at least intermediate-level excel)
• Delivery focus - it may sound obvious, but the ability to proactively churn through work at pace and deliver quality outputs really matters
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Passion for our mission 'to generate a more sustainable future by leading the transition to clean energy
• Our values: be a leader, build trust, be responsible, be innovative and 'bring your alpha'.
• EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
• 1-2 years' experience with private equity funds in a finance role, either in-house or external; renewables experience is advantageous.
• Pursuing or intending to pursue a qualification in ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
• Basic accounting knowledge and numerical accuracy.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Eagerness to learn and develop technical expertise.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• The right to work in the UK.

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