Fund Accountant

We are Growth Lending, we work with innovative and high-growth companies, helping them to accelerate their growth by providing flexible credit solutions. We provide facilities from £2m to £20m and have lent more than £1bn to more than 500 companies and counting. We have a global footprint, with offices in London, Manchester, Bristol, Atlanta and Cape Town.

This position presents a fantastic opportunity for professional growth and will go to an outstanding individual who can demonstrate the necessary skills and a voracious appetite to develop. You will be helping to run the engine room of the organisation’s main deliverables in a high-performance, high-growth environment.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

You will be involved in all aspects of fund accounting to ensure that deals are properly funded, tracked, and reported. Your core duties will include:

• Conducting daily/monthly income and bank reconciliations.
• Managing proactive cash forecasting.
• Executing waterfall calculations and handling drawdowns.
• Providing compliance oversight across fund activities.
• Assisting with both investor and statutory reporting.
• Taking on a variety of ad-hoc tasks and projects designed to accelerate your learning and broaden your expertise.

To ensure you can be productive from your very first week, we require clear demonstration of the following:

• Education: A completed degree in Accounting, Finance, or a highly relevant field, with a strong academic track record.
• Experience: At least one prior role in a relevant accounting or finance environment. You must have the practical foundation necessary along with strong Excel skills.
• Qualifications: You do not need to be a fully qualified CA. However, you must be actively pursuing a recognised accounting qualification (e.g., SAICA, CIMA, ACCA) or be able to clearly demonstrate how your chosen professional route equips you with the necessary tools to succeed in this role.
• Attributes: Exceptional accuracy, smart application of financial principles, and a genuinely self-motivated, eager-to-learn mindset.

Benefits

• Exceptional support and professional growth