Consultant, Private Equity Accounting - Limerick | Hybrid

About Northern Trust Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award‑winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889. We provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world’s most successful individuals, families, and institutions while remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity.

The Role Reporting to a Team Leader within the Private Equity Department, the successful candidate will play a key role in the end‑to‑end administration of Private Equity funds, gaining broad exposure across fund accounting, transfer agency, and financial reporting.

This is a role for someone who enjoys ownership, client interaction, and working in a high‑performing environment with strong support and development.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver a consistently high‑quality service to a portfolio of assigned Private Equity clients

Prepare interim and annual financial statements, including consolidated financial statements for complex fund structures and listed entities

Act as a key point of contact for clients and external auditors, confidently managing audit queries and requests

Ensure agreed client service levels and regulatory filing deadlines are met

Oversee the preparation of regulatory and statutory returns, including Central Bank, CSO and compliance reporting

Ensure Net Asset Values (NAVs) are calculated accurately and delivered within defined timelines

Control the accurate and timely payment of operating expenses

Support the establishment of operating models and documentation at fund inception

Ensure all legal, documentation and compliance requirements are properly completed

Prepare, review, and collate reporting for board and investor packs

Provide hands‑on support across BAU activity where required, contributing to the wider success of the team

Skills&Experience We are open to candidates with a range of accountancy backgrounds, including practice, audit and industry. Prior Private Equity experience is beneficial but not essential, as the team provides on‑site training.

The ideal candidate will bring the following experience and attributes:

A recognised professional accounting qualification (preferred), with relevant post‑qualification experience

Strong technical knowledge of Irish/UK GAAP, US GAAP and IFRS

Working knowledge of the Irish regulatory and tax framework as it relates to fund accounting and financial reporting

Previous experience in Private Equity fund administration, or a strong willingness and ability to develop this expertise quickly

A collaborative, team‑focused approach with a clear commitment to shared success

High standards of accuracy, ownership and attention to detail

The ability to thrive in a deadline‑driven environment while maintaining quality and client focus

Why This Team

Exposure to top‑tier global Private Equity clients

A genuinely collaborative, experienced and supportive team culture

Strong investment in systems, technology and process improvement

Clear opportunities to deepen technical expertise and progress within a growing department

The chance to be part of an award‑winning Private Equity platform with real momentum

Reasonable Accommodation Northen Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at .

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