Senior Fund Accountant - Dublin/Cork

General Information

Location: Dublin/Cork/Hybrid

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship: Yes

Business Area: FSO Assurance

Contract Type: Full-Time – Permanent

You will work with the highest performing teams serving industry leading clients, both locally and globally. Financial Services is a huge growth area for us and due to the continued success story of the financial services industry in Ireland along with a number of significant global wins, we are looking to grow and develop our team to build upon our success.

As the only major professional services firm with an integrated financial services practice across Europe, the Middle East, India and Africa, we’re looking for talented assurance professionals. We offer outstanding careers in financial and professional services, working with the best people on the most complex financial service issues and helping to shape the future of financial services.

Your key responsibilities

• You will be a fundamental part of a multi-disciplinary team working closely with our clients alongside partners and directors.
• Delivering efficient and effective professional services.
• You will be a part of a team responsible for the day to day running of projects.
• You will work and liaise with other EY offices and services lines.
• You will have exposure to a variety of client needs including technical and operational complexities.
• Interacting with business leaders.
• Gain understanding of client/business issues, e.g. by using the firm's knowledge resources.
• Preparing accurate documentation for review and completing work allocated to you within agreed budget and deadlines.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Degree qualified.
• Experience of working within a financial services department in a professional services firm or have an appropriate technical background working within the Wealth and Asset Management industry, with a significant portion dedicated to fund accounting or financial reporting for Private Equity Funds.
• In-depth knowledge of the financial structures, strategies, and regulatory requirements specific to Private Equity Funds.
• Strong experience with capital account maintenance, including calls and distributions, carried interest calculations, and management fee analysis.
• Detailed knowledge of the relevant accounting standards impacting the sector.
• Demonstrate expertise in primary accounting frameworks (US GAAP, UK GAAP or IFRS) and in related financial reporting matters
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the capacity to engage effectively with fund managers and internal teams.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Minimum of 18 months' left on your valid Passport to facilitate Work Permit & Visa applications (where applicable)

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive benefits package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs: covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions.

Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around.
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you.

All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:

• Hybrid Working
• Pension/Discounted Health Insurance
• Web Doctor
• Purchase of Additional Annual Leave
• Free Gym Membership
• Travel Pass
• Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Referral Bonuses & Recognition Awards
• Tech MBA paid by EY

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.

Career Progression

• When you join EY, you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one.
• Continuous learning, where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• As you grow and develop here, you’ll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey, so that it’s as unique as you are - success is defined by you, we will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership, we will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture, you will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
• We have embraced Hybrid working at EY adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of our employees.

Inclusion & Diversity

We hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected, practices are equitable and everyone experiences a sense of belonging: Inclusion, diversity, and equity are part of who we are at EY. We believe that the highest-performing teams maximize the power of different perspectives and backgrounds. These teams are both diverse and inclusive and are willing to invite and learn from other perspectives. Our ability to include various viewpoints into our mindsets, behaviours and operations is fundamental to driving innovation, building strong relationships, and delivering the best solutions for our clients.

We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and building a culture where we support all our people to achieve their potential. You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process.

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

Join us in building a better working world. That’s Why, EY.

Apply now.

IMPORTANT: Where Agency assistance is required, our Talent Team will engage directly with suppliers. CVs / Profiles should not be shared directly with Hiring Managers. Unsolicited CVs / Profiles supplied to EY by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role.