Job Description

Some careers shine brighter than others.





If you're looking for a career that will help you stand out, join HSBC and fulfil your potential. Whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, HSBC offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.


As an HSBC employee in the UK, you will have access to tailored professional development opportunities and a competitive pay and benefits package. This includes private healthcare for all UK-based employees, enhanced maternity and adoption pay and support when you return to work, and a contributory pension scheme with a generous employer contribution.


The purpose of the role is to provide technical accounting oversight to UK private asset book. This will cover multiple fund ranges from ACS - Authorised Contractual Scheme, PAIF - Property Authorised Investment Fund, segregated mandates, insurance funds and SPV - Special Purpose Vehicle

In this role you will:

Provide expertise to accounting requirements across the asset class and fund jurisdictions. Ensure that any interpretation of requirements is understood and implemented robustly. Develop and maintain a good working relationship with client contacts and third parties such as audit firms and external technology providers. Continually re-assess the operational risks inherent in the business, taking account of changing economic or market conditions, legal and regulatory requirements, operating procedures and practices, management restructurings, and the impact of new technology. Maintain an awareness of topical market issues, and in particular changes to pricing and accounting/tax requirements. Keep up to date with trade journals and technical announcements and identify where changes to current practices may be required.

To be successful in this role you should meet the following requirements:

Qualified Accountant- equivalent accounting professional experience Experience of dealing directly with external clients and third parties Experience in Private Assets is mandatory- infrastructure equity, real estate highly preferred Preferred experience in Yardi Thorough knowledge of Investment Accounting and Fund Administration beneficial Ability to build and maintain good working relationships with colleagues. Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally. Ability to plan and organise workload to meet deadlines, taking into account relative priorities. Strong business sense and awareness of the key issues/risks within the Fund Administration area.


This role is based in Edinburgh



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Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, we're dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our recruitment processes are accessible to everyone - no matter their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age.


We take pride in being a Disability Confident Leader and will offer an interview to people with disabilities, long term conditions or neurodivergent candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.


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