Assistant Manager Fund Accounting

We’re a leading Investor Services group offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide.  We employ a global workforce of 5,800+ people across 25 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$750 billion. We work with 13 of the world’s top-15 private equity firms. 

Our services are underpinned by a Group-wide commitment to ESG and best-in-class technology including a global data platform and innovative proprietary tools supported by in-house experts.                                                                                           

Above all, what makes us different is our people. Operating as trusted partners to our clients, we deliver intelligent solutions through a combination of technical expertise and strong relationships based on deep client understanding.

We’re a leading Investor Services group offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide.

We’re looking for a proactive and client‑focused professional to support our expanding and diverse portfolio of clients. In this key role, you’ll collaborate closely with our Administration teams and Senior Fund Accountants to deliver high‑quality, accurate, and timely financial accounting services. If you thrive in a dynamic environment, value operational excellence, and enjoy contributing to a positive client‑servicing culture, we’d love to hear from you.

What You'll Do - 

• Deliver a wide range of accounting services, ensuring accurate and timely financial statements, NAVs, investor reports, and bookkeeping for a diverse client portfolio.
• Collaborate closely with Administration teams, Senior Fund Accountants, and Management to maintain high-quality client service and well‑organised accounting records.
• Adhere to internal procedures, legal and regulatory requirements, and support Compliance through reviews, prompt responses, and risk issue escalation.
• Present accounting information professionally at board meetings and assist with ongoing projects, continuous improvement initiatives, and operational enhancements.
• Build industry and commercial awareness while consistently meeting deadlines and escalating issues to the appropriate stakeholders as needed.

What We Offer - 

• Comprehensive remuneration and pension: motivating financial packages based upon market rates for your role and is proportionate to your qualifications, level of experiences and skills profile
• Wellbeing: additional social benefits such as private health and dental cover, life assurance, discounted gym membership, eye test and corporate GP
• Annual leave: our employees are entitled to 25 days paid leave plus all UK public holidays
• Enhanced maternity and paternity, including shared parental leave and adoption leave
• Flexible working: we recognise the value of working flexibly and want to ensure all employees enjoy an excellent work-life blend. As such, we are open to conversations with employees related to setting up flexible working arrangements.

• Proven fund accounting experience with strong commitment to high-quality client service.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, supported by solid IT proficiency.
• Ability to prioritise, multitask, and manage workload effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ideally FCCA/ACCA qualified or actively studying, with membership in a relevant professional institute and evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Good knowledge of Guernsey’s finance industry and its regulatory environment.

Sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining long-term relationships with all our stakeholders – including our employees, clients, and local communities – while also reducing our impact on our natural environment.  

There is always more we can, and should do, to improve – whether in relation to our people, our clients, our planet, or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture for our people, led by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee. 

Our learning and development programmes and systems (including PowerU and MyCampus) enable us to invest in growing our employees’ careers, while our hybrid working approach supports our employees in achieving balance and flexibility while remaining connected to their colleagues. We want to empower our 5,800+ employees - from 94 nationalities, across 25 countries - to each achieve their potential.  Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support women managers launching their first fund, in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced.  

We’re committed to growing relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients’ sustainability and success leads to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.