Senior Fund Accountant / Valuations Technician

The Orbitus Group is a small local owner managed fiduciary and fund administration business, currently with less than 20 staff including the Directors, presently based in an out of town office in St Sampson.

We are seeking to recruit a full-time Senior Fund Accountant with relevant industry experience, particularly in the practical valuation of investment portfolios and private fund structures, and who is motivated to enhance productivity through the effective use of emerging technologies.

Ideally, we seek a person with at least three to four years' experience in fund accounting or financial reporting within private equity, venture capital or similar alternative investment structures. A strong practical understanding of investment valuations, capital activity and fund cash flows is essential.

We are particularly interested in candidates who:

• Have hands-on experience in preparing and reviewing investment valuations (including unquoted / private investments)
• Understand valuation methodologies (e.g. comparable multiples, discounted cash flow, recent transaction analysis) and can apply judgement appropriately
• Are confident interpreting financial information from portfolio companies
• Have experience improving workflows using modern technology solutions
• Are proactive in identifying inefficiencies and implementing practical, scalable improvements
• Are comfortable leveraging emerging tools, including AI-enabled solutions, to improve reporting, documentation and process automation

Experience with Acumen as a client data and accounting package and M-Files as a document management system would be advantageous but is not a requirement, as full training will be provided.

The role offers the right candidate the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the evolution of systems, valuation processes and operational efficiency within a small, growing business.

Role

The role involves responsibility for the accounting, valuation and financial reporting of a portfolio of fund structures, working closely with the Fund & Corporate Manager and Directors.

The successful candidate will report to the Fund & Corporate Manager / Group Company Secretary.

Day-to-day responsibilities would include, but not be limited to:

• Preparation and review of fund NAV calculations, with particular focus on investment valuations
• Leading or supporting the valuation process for portfolio investments, including gathering financial data and applying appropriate methodologies
• Liaising with investment managers and portfolio companies to obtain valuation inputs and supporting documentation
• Preparing valuation papers and supporting materials for Board review
• Maintaining accounting records for a portfolio of funds and related entities
• Monitoring and reconciling capital calls, drawdowns and distributions
• Cash monitoring and oversight of fund-level transactions
• Preparation of management reporting and investor reporting
• Supporting the annual audit process, particularly in relation to valuation queries
• Preparation of regulatory or statistical reporting where required

Technology & Process Improvement Responsibilities would include, but not be limited to:

• Reviewing valuation and reporting processes to identify opportunities for greater efficiency and accuracy
• Implementing improved digital workflows and structured data processes
• Leveraging emerging technology solutions, including AI-enabled tools, to assist with data analysis, documentation drafting and reconciliation processes
• Supporting integration between accounting, banking and document management systems
• Contributing to the development of scalable operational processes as the business grows
• Assisting in evaluating and implementing new technology solutions to enhance productivity and reduce manual processing

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong commercial judgement, practical valuation experience, attention to detail and a proactive mindset toward continuous improvement.

Package

A very competitive remuneration and full benefits package is available to the successful candidate based on qualifications and experience. Annual holiday entitlement is 25 days. Other benefits include a bonus scheme based on a share in the business’ profit, pension, private health insurance, life insurance and employee income protection insurance.

Our standard working week is 37 hours starting at 9am and finishing at 5:30pm Monday to Thursday and 5pm on a Friday, although start and finishing times can be flexible if required.

Free onsite parking is currently available at the Company's office located in St Sampson.

All applications to be addressed to Mr David McNay, Director.

For further information on this role, or to apply, get in touch using the form on this page. Alternatively, call us on +44 (0) 1481 242233 or email hr@orbitus.group.