Senior Accountant – PE/VC

Sydney Permanent / Full Time

Anna has over 19 years’ experience working in financial operations within Banking, Fund Admin, Custody and Global Markets. Originally from London, Anna has been working in Australia for the last 15 years. Having worked and managed financial operation teams in both a BAU and Project capacity, Anna has excellent sector and product knowledge.Anna specialises in recruiting Accounting & Finance roles within the Fund Management, Fund Administration, Custody & Investments sectors.Having previously been a candidate, Anna has a strong desire to build relationships with applicants, while delivering their career goals. She is an effective communicator and having experienced frustrating application processes herself, is passionate about delivering friendly and efficient service, keeping candidates informed throughout the process.Having previously recruited, managed and developed high performing teams while working in the Financial Services sector, Anna has firsthand experience of the challenges faced by our clients when recruiting.

Recruiter :
Anna Thomas

Anna Thomas
  • Growing fund business
  • Broad & Varied role
  • High Growth Company
Fund Accountant – Growth & Alternatives Platform PE & VC‑Backed

Investment Manager | Active Portfolio | High‑Growth Learning Environment

Our client is a rapidly expanding global investment platform backed by leading private equity and venture capital investors. With a growing portfolio of real assets and alternative investment vehicles, the business is scaling quickly and now seeks a Fund Accountant who wants to work at the heart of a high‑growth, deal‑driven environment.

This role sits close to the investment and portfolio teams, offering exposure to live transactions, capital activity, asset performance, and investor reporting across a suite of property‑backed and alternative funds. It’s an ideal step for someone who wants to move beyond traditional fund operations and build a career inside a fast‑moving investment manager where there is a lot to learn, a lot to build, and genuine room to grow.

What You’ll Work On
  • Managing day‑to‑day fund operations while partnering with investment managers, asset teams, and external stakeholders across the capital stack.
  • Preparing NAVs, portfolio valuations, and financial statements that directly inform investor updates, capital calls, distributions, and performance insights.
  • Supporting transaction activity, including onboarding new assets, reviewing financial inputs, and ensuring accurate integration into fund and deal models.
  • Coordinating year‑end audits and contributing to governance processes, including board and investor meetings.
  • Preparing tax and ATO returns and maintaining relationships with tax advisers and regulatory bodies.
  • Acting as a key contact for investors, custodians, and internal deal teams to resolve issues and maintain smooth fund operations.

What You Bring
  • CPA qualified or progressing toward completion.
  • Experience in fund accounting, property accounting, or alternative investments, with a desire to move closer to PE/VC‑style investment activity.
  • Curiosity, commercial thinking, and a willingness to understand how capital, assets, and investors interact.
  • Strong relationship‑building skills and confidence engaging with senior stakeholders.
  • A proactive mindset and appetite for broad responsibility in a business that is scaling fast.

Referral reward: $500

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