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IQ-EQ

Technical Accountant, Funds

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In-Office or Remote
Hiring Remotely in Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Mid level
In-Office or Remote
Hiring Remotely in Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Mid level
The role involves responding to regulatory queries, reviewing financial statements, presenting technical insights, and proposing client-focused solutions.
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Company Description

We’re a leading Investor Services group offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide.  We employ a global workforce of 5,800+ people across 25 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$750 billion. We work with 13 of the world’s top-15 private equity firms. 

Our services are underpinned by a Group-wide commitment to ESG and best-in-class technology including a global data platform and innovative proprietary tools supported by in-house experts.                                           

Above all, what makes us different is our people. Operating as trusted partners to our clients, we deliver intelligent solutions through a combination of technical expertise and strong relationships based on deep client understanding. 

At IQ-EQ UK, we don’t just talk about being a great workplace – we’ve been recognized for it. Recently named in The Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2025 we craft spaces where potential is nurtured, individuality is celebrated, and careers flourish. Loving where you work shouldn’t be a bonus, it should be the baseline.

Job Description

At IQ-EQ, we believe in empowering financial minds to solve complex challenges. If you have passion for technical excellence and a curiosity for how the world of private equity and real estate works behind the scenes, this is your opportunity to stand at the forefront of industry revolution.

What makes this role special? You'll join a globally respected team of accounting and regulatory experts who serve as trusted advisors across our business. This isn't just about ticking boxes - it's about being a voice of insight, clarity and innovation.

What you'll do

  • Respond to complex accounting and regulatory queries from client services teams and clients
  • Interpret fund legal documents (like LPSs) to assess operational feasibility
  • Present technical insights clearly to senior client staff, internal teams, and auditors, and monitor global industry, accounting, and regulatory updates 
  • Perform quality reviews on deliverables such as financial statements, waterfall/carry models, and fee calculations
  • Propose practical, client-focused solutions to reporting challenges.

Qualifications

  • Interpretating and applying accounting standards (IFRS/UK GAAP)
  • Reviewing complex financial reports and fund models with attention to detail
  • Communication technical ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Working collaboratively across departments and geographies
  • Building and using financial models and tools in Excel.

What we offer

  • Comprehensive remuneration: Motivating financial packages based upon market rates for your role and is proportionate to your qualifications, level of experiences and skills profile
  • Pension Scheme: Generous employer contribution with the ability to allow and increase employee contributions
  • Wellbeing: Additional social benefits such as private health and dental cover, life assurance, discounted gym membership, eye test and corporate GP
  • Annual leave: All our employees are entitled to 25 days paid leave, plus all UK public holidays. Enhanced maternity and paternity, including shared parental leave and adoption leave
  • Flexible working: We recognise the value of working flexibly and is keen to ensure all employees enjoy an excellent work-life blend. As such, we are open to conversations with employees related to setting up flexible working arrangements

Additional Information

Our commitment to you and the environment

Sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining long-term relationships with all our stakeholders – including our employees, clients, and local communities – while also reducing our impact on our natural environment.  

There is always more we can, and should do, to improve – whether in relation to our people, our clients, our planet, or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture for our people, led by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee. 

Our learning and development programmes and systems (including PowerU and MyCampus) enable us to invest in growing our employees’ careers, while our hybrid working approach supports our employees in achieving balance and flexibility while remaining connected to their colleagues. We want to empower our 5,800+ employees - from 94 nationalities, across 25 countries - to each achieve their potential.  Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support women managers launching their first fund, in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced.  

We’re committed to growing relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients’ sustainability and success leads to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.  

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