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Marks Sattin

Fund Accountant (Private Equity/VC) - 6m Contract

Hybrid

London, United kingdom

£ 500 /day

Junior

Freelance

10-02-2026

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Communication Leadership Monitoring Accounting Analytics

Job Specifications

Fund Controller - Venture Capital (6m Contract)

This is a standout opportunity to join a top-tier venture capital platform at an exciting stage of growth. The firm invests in some of the most innovative technology businesses globally and prides itself on a collaborative, high-performance culture. The Fund Controller will play a central role in fund oversight of closed ended funds, reporting and investor transparency, working closely with senior leadership, deal teams and external partners.

Hybrid working, London based office

Rate: £450-£500 per day via umbrella

The Role

The interim fund controller will take ownership of core fund finance activities across multiple vehicles, ensuring accuracy, control and insight across reporting, operations and investor deliverables.

Key responsibilities include:

Ownership of quarterly and annual fund financials, investor reporting and analytics
Oversight of third-party fund administrators, ensuring data quality, timeliness and strong controls
Preparation and review of management fee, carry and fund-level performance calculations
Active involvement in audits, tax reporting and regulatory submissions
Management of capital calls, distributions, cash flow forecasting and liquidity
Maintenance of fund documentation compliance, including LPAs and side letters
Production of valuation, portfolio monitoring and performance reporting
Partnering with deal teams on investments and exits, assessing financial and return impacts

You'll bring:

ACA / ACCA (or equivalent) qualification,
Suit someone with 3-5 years PE or VC fund finance experience
Experience within private equity, venture capital or alternative asset management
Strong understanding of fund structures, valuations and investor reporting
Solid technical accounting knowledge (IFRS) and strong analytical capability
Strong communication skills

Desired Skills and Experience

Qualified accountant, fund controller, fund accountant, venture capital, private equity, private markets, closed ended funds

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About the Company

We are a specialist recruitment firm with an office network that covers: London, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, Reading, Bristol, Cheltenham, Dublin and Amsterdam. Founded in 1988, and joining Gi Group Holding in 2018, we've been leading by example for 30 years and counting, specialising in placing the very best talent in fast paced, entrepreneurial growth businesses. We offer a full multi-channel recruitment service for interim and permanent positions across the following divisions: Commerce & Industry Financial Services ... Know more