The RoleThe ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in fund accounting within the financial services sector and a solid understanding of the challenges and trends impacting this area. This position will suit an ambitious and motivated individual who is eager to support a growing team. The role involves working closely with senior personnel across multiple teams and delivering high-quality work to support clients across a range of engagements.Key ResponsibilitiesProviding expertise in fund accounting across various projects and engagements, including supplementing client fund accounting teams in producing NAVs, supporting system migration initiatives, and onboarding new funds.Assisting with the production and review of NAV calculations and associated processes as required.Enhancing clients' NAV production and other fund administration processes by reducing timelines, improving controls, and ensuring best-in-class outcomes.Introducing and improving management information through the use of modern BI tools and appropriate performance indicators.Reconciling data from prime brokers, custodians, or other counterparties to fund administration systems, including detailed analysis and break resolution.Supporting and mentoring junior team members to enhance technical and soft skill development.Developing documentation and materials to support client engagements, including process documents, project materials, and reconciliation templates.Acting as a subject matter expert in areas of prior experience to enhance delivery to clients.Key RequirementsDeep technical understanding of fund accounting and fund administration functions within the asset management industry.Strong experience within the asset management space, particularly in fund administration.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.Ability to adapt quickly to different client operating environments.Ability to engage with stakeholders at a technical level regarding fund accounting matters.Experience with a range of fund types/structures such as mutual funds, UCITS, ICAVs, private equity, REITs, SPVs, hedge funds, ETFs and derivatives is an advantage.Experience with fund administration systems is beneficial, ideally including fund setup activities and an understanding of the technology landscape.End-to-end NAV calculation experience with a strong grasp of each component within the calculation process.Financial reporting knowledge and experience would be beneficial.Experience in reconciliation processes, including design and implementation.Ability to analyse operational environments and propose process improvement and automation solutions.Knowledge of complex fund administration calculations (e.g. performance fees, waterfalls, distributions) is an advantage.A strong client service mindset.Experience, Skills and AttributesDeep knowledge of the financial services/asset management industry, either directly or via consultancy.Relevant professional qualification in accounting or a related discipline.Experience working on large-scale projects in a multinational environment.3–5 years' experience in fund accounting, ideally including time within consulting or a tier-one fund administrator/asset manager.Self-motivated, with the ability to lead junior staff and work both independently and as part of a team.Strong communication skills, including report writing and Excel proficiency.Confident and mature individual with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to mentor others.Proactive, able to work on their own initiative, while also knowing when to collaborate and seek support.Energy, enthusiasm, and passion for new challenges.