Accountant - Funds/Private Equity

Job ID: BROADBEAN_509881793873868Reference: JN-112026-504091Location: Limerick, LimerickContract: ContractorCategory: Accountancy (Qualified) / Banking AccountingShift: AfternoonPosted: 2026-11-05Recruiter: Suzanne McCraeEmail: Suzanne.McCrae.View phone number on click.appcast.io@pontoon.aplitrak.comAccountant, Private Equity, Fund Accounting RoleWe are currently recruiting for an Accountant within our growing Private Equity Fund Accounting department. This is a pivotal role within the overall division. The Accountant will assist in all aspects of administration of Private Equity Funds, including fund accounting and financial reporting.Principal ResponsibilitiesResponsible for the delivery of high quality service to each of the clients assigned to their team.Active liaison with clients and external auditors, dealing with audit queries.Ensuring agreed client service levels and regulatory filing deadlines are met.Assists in the preparation of regulatory returns, including compliance reports, Central Bank and CSO returns.Ensures NAV's are issued accurately and within defined timeframes.Ensures the accurate and timely payment of operating expenses.Liaises with new clients to determine fund structure and level of detail required to support striking of NAV.Communicates effectively with clients, investors and associated parties on fund activities.Ensures that operating arrangements are clearly established on inception of a fund.Preparation & collation of reports for board packsSkills /ExperienceMust be a team player, customer-centric, positive attitude, enthusiasm, natural ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines in a fast - paced environmentExcellent oral and written communicationExcellent attention to details with accuracy and precisionKnowledge of Irish/UK GAAP/US GAAP and IFRS desirableExperience in the production of management accounts, with experience in debits and creditsWorking knowledge of the Irish regulatory / tax regime as it relates to Fund Accounting and Financial Reporting.Knowledge of or willingness to quickly gain knowledge of Private Equity Fund AdministrationPrioritisation and multi-taskingStrong analytical and problem solving skillsDemonstrates commitment to producing high quality work and to timeframes required.Demonstrates good knowledge of standards and procedures required for own tasksExcellent PC skills especially MS Excel and WordSupports with daily BAU where necessary to support the team groups), Employee Assistance Program