Senior Accountant

We are currently representing a leading global Financial Services firm in the appointment of high-calibre professionals as part of a period of strategic growth and investment.

Our client operates at the intersection of corporate, fiduciary and regulatory services, partnering with private equity houses, investment managers and international financial institutions. Backed by long-term institutional investment and an established global brand, the firm is scaling its capabilities, technology and international footprint.

This is an opportunity to join a business that combines the agility of a growth platform with the credibility, client base and governance of a market leader.

The Role As a Senior Accountant, you will play a key role in the preparation and delivery of high-quality financial reporting services across a portfolio of alternative investment clients. Working closely with clients, auditors and internal stakeholders, you will be responsible for the production and review of financial statements, supporting audit processes and ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong accounting professional with experience across hedge funds, private equity funds and other alternative investment structures to further develop their expertise within a collaborative and growing environment. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to process improvement initiatives and leverage technology to enhance reporting efficiency and client service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review annual and interim financial statements
• Ensure reporting is compliant with US GAAP, IFRS and relevant regulatory requirements
• Manage audit deliverables and act as a point of contact for external auditors
• Review working papers and reporting schedules for accuracy and completeness
• Resolve accounting and financial reporting queries through technical analysis
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders
• Monitor reporting deadlines and ensure timely delivery of outputs
• Support process improvement, automation and reporting efficiency initiatives
• Assist with ad hoc reporting requests and project work as required

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent qualification
• Experience within financial reporting, fund accounting or alternative investments
• Strong financial statement preparation and review experience
• Knowledge of US GAAP and/or IFRS
• Experience managing external audit processes
• Understanding of hedge funds, private equity, fund of funds or similar structures
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical ability
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with reporting automation, Power BI or AI-enabled tools would be advantageous

About About Instant Impact Instant Impact helps organisations turn talent into a competitive advantage. We do this through two core solutions:

• Impact Talent: our embedded recruitment solution that blends expert in‑house teams with a modular, AI‑powered tech stack to build high‑performing TA functions and deliver consistent hiring outcomes.
• Impact X: our Executive Search solution, designed to connect organisations with exceptional senior leaders who drive transformation and growth.

How We Work: At Instant Impact, our approach is shaped by three core principles that guide everything we do:

• Growth Mindset: We believe in continuous improvement, for ourselves, our teams, and our clients. Every challenge is a chance to learn, innovate, and raise the bar.
• Accountability: We own our commitments. From hitting SLAs to developing our people, we do what we say we'll do and we measure what matters.
• Pace & Collaboration: Speed wins, but not at the expense of quality. We work closely together across teams, with clients, and with candidates to move faster and smarter.