Job Description

Purpose

As a Fund Accountant at London CIV, you will play a critical role in supporting the delivery of high-quality and cost-effective fund administration across LCIV's Unit Trusts, including a series of exempt unauthorised unit trusts (EUUTs), as well as other investment structures within private markets. Reporting directly to the Head of Private Funds Accounting (HoPFA), you will be responsible for a range of accounting and operational duties, from day-to-day fund administration to contributing to the development of internal procedures and oversight of outsourced providers. This is a hands-on role requiring strong technical and organisational skills, a proactive and detail-oriented approach, and the ability to collaborate effectively within a small, dynamic team.

What You'll Be Doing



For the portfolios assigned to you, you will be responsible for a range of activities including...

Fund & Financial Reporting

Deliver accurate and timely NAV calculations, statutory financial statements, and fund sections of quarterly investor reports.


Assist in year-end audit processes, working closely with external auditors and internal teams.


Contribute to the timely and accurate completion of cost transparency templates and net fee savings reports.

Performance & Data Oversight

Support the review of performance reports prepared by third-party administrators.


Validate data, coordinate reporting templates, and liaise with internal teams to ensure accurate fund-level reporting.

Cash & Treasury Management

Oversee cash forecasting, fund distributions, payment processing, and capital call cycles.


Supervise outsourced Transfer Agency and Custodian functions to ensure timely and accurate service delivery.

Tax Reporting

Manage tax reporting across fund structures, including EUUT and partnership returns prepared by tax advisors.


Work with advisors to deliver timely information and support tax due diligence related to asset acquisitions or disposals.

Governance & Risk Management

Help ensure fund documentation is kept current and compliant with applicable regulations.


Contribute to the implementation and monitoring of internal controls and risk management processes.

Procedures & Process Improvement

Draft, update and maintain internal procedures aligned with policies and regulatory expectations.


Support strategic projects aimed at improving processes and operational efficiency.

Outsourcing & Vendor Oversight

Assist in managing relationships with third-party service providers, ensuring service quality, value for money, and alignment with fund objectives.

Ad Hoc Projects

Participate in fund launches, regulatory initiatives, due diligence exercises, and other cross-functional projects.


Collaborate with Portfolio Managers and internal teams to support wider business initiatives.