Fund Accountant

We have been exclusively assigned to recruit a Fund Accountant for our client based in Guernsey. This is a rare opportunity to join an entrepreneurial Private Equity and Venture Capital firm in-house. The organisation is dynamic and innovative, with a strong commitment to excellence. It fosters a collaborative and empowering culture where every team member’s contribution is truly valued.

The successful individual will specialise in the accounting of investment structures, with a particular focus on early-stage, high-growth investments. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and fast-paced environment, supporting a diverse portfolio of venture capital clients.

This role is key to delivering high-quality accounting services, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering strong relationships within the venture capital ecosystem.

Key Requirements

• Minimum of 2–4 years’ experience in fund accounting, ideally with exposure to private equity or venture capital structures

• ACA or ACCA qualified

• Experience in the preparation and review of financial statements and reporting packs

• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail

• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Able to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint essential)

• Familiarity with limited partnership agreements

• Understanding of the venture capital investment cycle and ecosystem

• Motivated to learn new processes and systems

• Capable of working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines

• Discreet, professional, and self-driven

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

• Commercial awareness and ability to foresee potential issues in a fast-changing environment

Key Responsibilities

• Support the review and reconciliation of fund administrator-prepared NAVs

• Assist in validating portfolio valuation inputs, management fee calculations, carried interest models, and fund waterfall structures

• Review capital calls, distributions, and investor allocations to ensure alignment with LPA terms

• Assist in the preparation and review of quarterly and annual financial statements

• Support the year-end audit process

• Oversee the general ledger and sub-ledgers for fund entities

• Provide assistance on ad-hoc projects, reporting, and client queries as required