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Essential to the asset and investment management sector, Fund Accountant roles offer ACA-qualified professionals a highly technical entry into Financial Services. These roles provide direct exposure to fund structures, valuations, and regulatory requirements, making them ideal for those with strong attention to detail and an interest in financial markets.
Demand for ACA-qualified Fund Accountants is growing, driven by increased regulatory scrutiny and market complexity. Fund accountants are critical to accurate reporting and investor transparency and specialist fund knowledge is increasingly sought after in asset management firms and hedge funds.
Typical salary for newly qualified fund accountants.
Include investment firms, custodians, and third-party fund administrators.
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Familiarity with fund structures and instruments
Strong Excel and financial systems knowledge
An understanding of regulatory frameworks (e.g. AIFMD, UCITS)
Organisational and stakeholder management skills
Fund Accountant roles in Industry & Commerce offer ACA-qualified professionals specialised opportunities with private equity firms, corporate investment divisions, and treasury departments. These positions provide exposure to investment operations, corporate venture capital, and financial reporting within commercial organisations that manage significant investment portfolios.
While less common than in Financial Services, Fund Accountant roles in Industry & Commerce represent growing opportunities as corporations expand their investment activities and require specialised expertise in fund structures and reporting.
Typical salary for newly qualified fund accountants in commercial organisations.
Include corporate venture capital arms, treasury operations, and corporate pension funds.
From tech companies and multinational corporations with complex investment structures.
Understanding of investment structures and corporate finance
Strong technical accounting knowledge
Experience with investment tracking systems
Ability to explain complex investment structures to non-financial stakeholders
Knowledge of tax implications for corporate investments
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Financial accounting roles, including Group Accountants and Financial Reporting Accountants, are a key entry point for ACA-qualified professionals moving into Financial Services.
