Fund Accounting Associate (Graduate)

At HedgeServ, we’re redefining what’s possible in fund administration. With more than $700 billion in assets under administration, we partner with the world’s most forward-thinking investment managers – across private equity, private credit, endowments, hedge funds and more – to deliver seamless, tech-enabled solutions that drive performance.

Our proprietary platform, enhanced by machine learning and robotic process automation, gives clients real-time insights and unmatched control over their operations. Alongside our technology, we offer award-winning service through our team-based approach -- led by a deeply experienced team of industry experts. Our solutions span the full investment lifecycle, including fund accounting, middle office, risk, compliance, tax, and investor services.

We’re a future-focused company, empowering our people through a robust career development framework, clear career trajectories with structured learning paths, training, and progression plans. We invest in leadership development and in our collaborative culture, creating space for talent to grow. Our corporate values – Relationships, Support, Innovation, and Expertise – create a sense of shared purpose and belonging, and we recognize our employees sit at the core of our success. We continue to innovate and evolve through our employees, working together to achieve our shared vision and mission.

HedgeServ supports employees through a variety of offerings, including remote and hybrid working arrangements, and fully paid comprehensive health and well-being benefits. We’ve been recognized as an employer of choice, earning a top 100 workplaces designation.

Founded in 2008, HedgeServ has grown into a global organization with over 2,000 experts across the globe, with offices in the United States, Grand Cayman, Ireland, Poland, Bulgaria, Luxembourg, the Philippines, and Australia. We’ve earned numerous accolades, including Top Overall Administrator, along with #1 rankings for providing alternative asset services in Accounting, Technology, Client Service, Investor Services, Alternative Fund Expertise, Reporting, and Regulatory Expertise.

Job Description

Our Fund Accounting department prides itself on providing a high-quality service in line with defined standards to our clients with a strong focus on accuracy, flexibility and accountability. The teams prioritize development and learning, paired with bespoke technology and systems to provide our employees with the tools to perform responsibilities in line with role expectations. HedgeServ operates a client focused structure which provides a wide-range of experience to all levels of employees. The Fund Accountant will be responsible for the production of daily, weekly and monthly NAV, ensuring accurate completion of tasks per NAV checklists. They will also identify and investigate break items and ensure issues are addressed in a timely and professional manner. Work effectively as part of a team for this position as you will work with various levels of management and the wider business to maintain a seamless process.

Key Responsibilities

• The preparation of Cash and Positions Reconciliations
• Preparation and processing of income and expense accruals
• Verification and processing of corporate actions
• Assist in the audit process and financial statement preparation if required
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal teams and clients
• Attend and participate in team meetings
• Ensure that HedgeServ’s client-focused approach is maintained on a daily basis

Job Requirements for the role

Education:

• Minimum 2.2 Accounting, Finance, Legal or Business Degree

Personal skills:

• IT Literate with an emphasis on Excel
• Ability to be flexible, work independently and to work under pressure to tight deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to be flexible and work effectively both within a team structure and independently

We’re proud to offer a benefits package and workplace culture designed to support your health, career ambitions and life beyond work.

• Full private medical insurance 
• Permanent health insurance/income protection as well as Life insurance 
• Employee Assistance Programme available to you and your immediate family 
• Defined contribution pension scheme with competitive employer contributions 
• Competitive annual holiday entitlement 
• Annual professional membership fee reimbursement 
• Club/gym subsidy 
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme  
• Employee Referral Program 
• Remote/hybrid working opportunities, or from the office  
• Graduate Programme  
• Tuition support for professional qualification exams that are relevant to your role including paid study and exam leave 
• Sports and Social Club