Accounting Manager

Job Description THIS ROLE:A leadership position responsible for driving operational excellence and team performance within the fund accounting department. This role manages a team of accounting professionals, oversees complex client relationships, and ensures delivery of high-quality accounting services.The position focuses on people management and operational efficiency while maintaining overall accountability for team performance and client satisfaction. Core Responsibilities:Lead and develop a team of fund accounting professionalsDrive operational performance and quality standardsBuild and manage cluster and client relationships and service deliveryOversee resource allocation and capacity planningDirect implementation of strategic initiatives and process improvementsEnsure regulatory compliance and risk managementEstablish and monitor team performance metrics • Champion technology adoption and process optimizationTasks:Conduct regular performance reviews and career development discussionsManage escalated client issues and relationshipsLead team meetings and performance improvement initiativesMonitor and report on key performance indicatorsOversee workload distribution and resource allocationReview and approve staff scheduling and time managementFacilitate client review meetings and presentationsCoordinate with other departments on service deliveryMonitor compliance with policies and proceduresLead change management initiativesReview and approve team training plansOversee system implementation and optimizationConduct regular service delivery reviewsTrack work progress through timesheet completionPerform other related duties as assigned for role and business needsWHAT WE OFFER  Comprehensive remuneration: Motivating financial packages based upon market rates for your role and is proportionate to your qualifications, level of experiences and skills profilePension Scheme: Generous employer contribution with the ability to allow and increase employee contributionsWellbeing: Additional social benefits such as private health and dental cover, life assurance, discounted gym membership, eye test and corporate GPAnnual leave: All our employees are entitled to 25 days paid leave, plus all UK public holidays. Enhanced maternity and paternity, including shared parental leave and adoption leaveFlexible working: We recognise the value of working flexibly and is keen 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 arrangementsSupport and development: We will ensure you have the right training, tools and development plan to grow and improve your skills every day.QualificationsEducational Background:Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration; CPA or equivalent certification preferred Professional Experience:Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in fund accounting, financial reporting, or related field with at least 1-2 years leadership experienceStrong understanding of fund accounting processes, regulatory compliance, and risk management frameworksProficient in reviewing and approving complex financial reports and client deliverables Skilled in resource allocation, capacity planning, and workload distribution to meet client deadlines and deliverablesExperienced in leading client onboarding, system implementation, and optimization projectsAdept at establishing and monitoring key performance metrics to drive team performance and operational efficiencyExpert in driving operational excellence and process improvementsProficient in managing escalated client issues and fostering long-term client relationshipsSkilled in coordinating cross-departmental efforts to ensure seamless service deliveryStrong focus on change management and adoption of technology-driven solutionsEffective leader with exceptional people management skills, including performance reviews, career development discussions, and team trainingExcellent communication and interpersonal skills to foster collaboration with clients, cluster partners, and internal stakeholdersResults-driven, proactive, and detail-oriented with a focus on operational efficiency and client satisfactionAdaptive and resourceful, ensuring team alignment with strategic objectives and organizational goal Additional information 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.   Company descriptionWe'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 driven by our Group purpose, to power people and possibilities. Apply now < Back to search results