Fund Accountant

About InfraRed Capital Partners (“InfraRed”)

InfraRed is a leading international mid-market infrastructure asset manager. Over the past 25 years, InfraRed has established itself as a highly successful developer, particularly in early-stage projects, and an active steward of essential infrastructure.

InfraRed manages US$13bn of equity capital[1] for investors around the globe in listed and private funds across both core and value-add strategies.

InfraRed combines a global reach, operating worldwide from offices in London, Frankfurt, Madrid, New York, Miami, Sydney and Seoul, with deep sector expertise from a team of more than 160 people.

InfraRed is part of SLC Management, the institutional alternatives and traditional asset management business of Sun Life, and benefits from its scale and global platform.

For more information, please visit www.ircp.com.

 Job Purpose

You will be working in the finance team across InfraRed’s funds and corporate entities and you will support  the financial reporting, operations and control of InfraRed’s funds and business. In this role you will be responsible for financial reporting and providing relevant, accurate and timely financial information for the relevant business line. 

Key Job Responsibilities

Management of reporting obligations within tight timelines efficiently and effectively, highlighting areas for improvement.

Preparation of the Annual and Interim Reports for fund entities and intermediate holding companies.

Preparation and/or review of monthly management accounts including analysis and commentary.

Manage the monthly, quarterly and year end close processes, including reconciliation of balance sheet items.

Liaising with third party administrators and finance managers to ensure they are delivering timely and accurate information.

Dealing with other key stakeholders such as bank lenders and FX providers.

Manage the relationship with external auditors and the wider InfraRed business, as required, to support timely preparation and audit of annual statutory accounts.

Preparation of fund level Corporation Tax computations and regulatory filings, as well as working with the wider group for group tax relief.

Providing support for the preparation of quarterly reporting packs for the Board of Directors

Preparation and submission of VAT and other regulatory returns.

Monitoring timely receipt of distributions from investments and providing cash analysis for semi-annual portfolio valuations, liaising with the wider InfraRed team.

Review and authorization of payments within the Company and maintaining appropriate treasury forecasts to predict cash shortages.

Monthly review or preparation of cash flow forecasts and identifying funding requirements, including drawdowns and repayment of the fund's debt facility.

Liaising with banks to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Assisting with acquisitions and disposals, including funding and liaising with Company Secretarial.

Make best use of NetSuite for TRIG; working with the FC and Finance Systems Manager.

Identify, explain and address potential issues/challenges and find a effective solutions quickly. 

Take responsibility for developing own career; role model self-development and take an active role in developing team members to improve knowledge and contribute to a high performing finance function.

Work with the wider InfraRed business to identify efficiencies, process improvements and provide information requests to the business. 

Skills and Qualifications

Qualified accountant (e.g. ACA, ICAS, ACCA or equivalent).

Technically strong and able to apply relevant technical knowledge.  

Ideal candidate will have led on a new system implementation process or supported an implementation process.

Extensive use of General Ledger input/output and control, ideally with an ERP such as NetSuite.

Experience of fund accounting desirable.

Experience of VAT desirable.

Competent with Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Highly organised, able to prioritise and meet tight deadlines.

Willingness to learn and develop new skills/flexible 'can do' approach.

High level of attention to detail and accuracy with a focus on right first time.

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Provide recommendations based on analysis and pre-empt questions when presenting findings.

[1] Uses 5-year average FX as at 30th June 2025 at GBP/USD of 1.2851; EUR/USD 1.1071. EUM is USD 13.217m.

Don’t meet every single requirement listed? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At InfraRed we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you are excited about this role but your previous experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this, or another role.