Fund Accounting Manager

Company Description Fund services | Corporate | Capital markets | Private client | Regulatory & Compliance We help clients succeed by unlocking new value through expertise, trust and scale. We deliver solutions that solve complex challenges faced by asset managers, financial institutions, corporates, high net-worth individuals and family offices. With a curious mindset, we ask the right questions to get to the right solution, faster. We collaborate to win together, sharing successes and shaping the future of our global business. Our culture of support and recognition provides the tools and opportunities for you to grow, while unlocking the most value for our clients and making your mark with Ocorian. Expertise: We deliver specialist, tech-enabled solutions for our clients grounded on deep industry expertise. Trust: We’re a trusted partner to over 8,000 clients globally. We are proud to have long-lasting partnerships with our clients. Scale: With more than 1,500 colleagues, we operate across 20+ countries, our scale enables us to support our clients globally and locally, providing a seamless client experience across borders and service lines. Job Description Our Belfast office is a key strategic hub for Ocorian, home to 120 colleagues across Fund Services and Global Enablement teams. With around 30 accountants in Fund Accounting, we provide a clear career pathway from trainee level through to management, supported by a flexible hybrid working model (2 days in the office, 3 from home). Purpose of the Role You will be leading the delivery of high-quality fund accounting services across a portfolio of alternative investment structures; you will play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate, timely and compliant financial reporting while acting as a trusted partner to clients, auditors and internal stakeholders. Working as a senior member of the team, you will combine strong technical expertise with leadership capability, driving operational excellence, developing team members and contributing to the ongoing growth and evolution of the business. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building client relationships, improving processes and making a measurable impact through the delivery of first-class accounting and reporting solutions. Main Responsibilities Lead the preparation and review of management accounts, interim and annual financial statements, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely delivery across a portfolio of funds. Oversee day-to-day fund accounting activities, including expenses, accruals, prepayments, VAT, loan interest calculations and investment and investor transactions. Act as a key point of contact for clients, auditors and advisers, managing relationships and coordinating reporting timetables to meet all contractual and regulatory deadlines. Develop a strong understanding of client structures, transactions and reporting requirements to deliver a proactive and value-added service. Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, statutory obligations, regulatory requirements and internal controls. Review and approve client payments while maintaining robust risk management and governance standards. Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance service quality, operational efficiency and client outcomes. Support business development activities, including contributing to fee proposals and participating in prospective client meetings. Lead, coach and develop team members through training, performance management and ongoing professional development #LI-BF1 #LI-Hybrid Qualifications ACA, ACCA or equivalent professional accounting qualification. Knowledge, Skills and Experience Strong technical accounting knowledge, including IFRS and UK GAAP. Proven experience in fund accounting, financial reporting or alternative investment structures. Strong technical accounting skills with the ability to apply accounting standards pragmatically and effectively. Experience reviewing financial statements, management accounts and audit deliverables within a regulated environment. Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build credibility and maintain strong client relationships. Previous experience leading, mentoring or developing accounting professionals. Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills. Additional Information All staff are expected to embody our core values that underpin everything that we do and that reflect the skills and behaviours we all need to be successful. These are: We are CLIENT CENTRIC – Clients are at the centre of our world, and we’re committed to providing expertise and specialist solutions to meet their most complex challenges. We are AMBITIOUS – We aim high. We think and act globally, seizing every opportunity to delight our clients and support our colleagues - wherever in the world they may be. We are AGILE – We act on our initiative to get things done for our clients. Our independence gives us the flexibility and freedom to keep things simple, efficient and effective. We are COLLABORATIVE – With a curious mindset, we ask the right questions to get to the right solution, for our clients faster. We collaborate to win together and share our successes. We are ETHICAL – We behave with integrity at all times and assume positive intent, building trust through responsible actions and honest relationships. Equal Opportunities for Everyone Please let us know if there’s anything we can do to make the process easier for you. You can reach us at [email protected]. We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status. Region: UK, CI and Ireland Jurisdiction: Belfast