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Senior Fund Accountant - Jersey

  • Location

    Jersey

  • Sector:

    Finance & Banking

  • Job type:

    Contract

  • Salary/Rate:

    negotiable

  • Contact:

    Lorraine Bateman

  • Contact email:

    lbateman@skillfindergroup.com

  • Job ref:

    19427LXB

  • Consultant:

    Lorraine Bateman

Senior Fund Accountant

Senior Fund Accountant – Join a Leading Fund Services Firm in Jersey (Office-Based, Contract Role)

Are you a qualified accountant with experience in fund accounting, looking for your next challenge in Jersey? We’re hiring a Senior Fund Accountant for a dynamic fund services company, offering you the opportunity to work with prestigious clients and develop your expertise across private equity, property, and infrastructure funds.

Why this role? This is a hands-on position with plenty of variety and client interaction. You’ll take ownership of a portfolio of clients and play a key role in delivering timely, high-quality fund accounting services.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Prepare and review monthly/quarterly management accounts

  • Produce annual financial statements under UK GAAP, US GAAP, IFRS, or AUS standards

  • Manage fee calculations, carried interest, distributions, and waterfall models

  • Liaise with auditors and support the year-end process

  • Ensure compliance with client procedures and respond to queries

  • Support client meetings, proposal documents, and occasional pitches

  • Contribute to process improvement and documentation updates

What we’re looking for: Essential:

  • ACA, ACCA, or equivalent qualification

  • Strong ability to prepare final accounts from source documentation

  • A self-starter who meets deadlines and works independently

  • Experience reviewing work of junior staff

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills

Nice to have:

  • Familiarity with Jersey fund structures and regulations

  • Exposure to private equity, property, or infrastructure funds

You must hold a valid work visa for Jersey