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Accounting - Finance
Specialist, Fund/Client Accounting
Accounting - Finance
#41567
Remote / WFH
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation
Job Description
Specialist, Fund/Client Accounting II
At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’ growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide.
Recognized as a top destination for innovators, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what #LifeAtBNY is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.
We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Specialist, Fund/Client Accounting II to join our Global Institutional Accounting Limited Partnership Accounting and Administration Services (GIA LPAAS) team. This role is located in Manchester.
In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:
Complete daily/monthly audit cycle for GIA clients who hold Private Equity investments. This entails the validation of positions, transactions and NAV between the records of BNY and Investment Managers of the Bank’s clients
Complete all relevant daily, weekly & monthly assigned tasks to ensure that all client SLA’s are achieved in line with agreed deadlines and expected standards.
Ensure all activity and valuation processing is completed timely and accurately in line with our client deadlines.
Own the tracking and processing of Capital Call payments for your assigned clients.
Interact with clients to answer questions regarding reporting and accounting processes. Attend and participate in weekly/monthly service calls.
Provide frequent and consistent communication updates, ensuring that any potential internal or external service level breaches are escalated.
Assist in maintaining a high level of morale within the team and department by displaying a positive, productive and professional work ethic.
Open strong communication links with other operational areas and key service providers to establish standardisation in working practices whenever possible.
Peer review and sign off team members’ work and provide feedback and guidance as needed.
Deputise, in Senior Specialist absence, overseeing the team and deliverables.
To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:
Financial industry knowledge preferred.
Private Equity and other Alternatives asset knowledge preferred but not essential.
Attention to detail, good organisational skills, and the ability to prioritise to meet stringent demands.
Effective written and oral communication skills with a proven ability to communicate with stakeholders and team members,
Excellent numerical skills, with accurate manipulation and analysis of data.
Experience of using Microsoft Office products, in particular utilising Excel spreadsheets. Experience using advanced functions would be desirable.
Quick to acquire new skills and promotes the development of others.
Understands the high-stakes nature of the financial services environment and can confidently navigate the varying demands of the role.
Self-motivator with a desire to contribute to the team's successes.
Ability to train, provide guidance and support to team members.
At BNY, our culture speaks for itself, check out the latest BNY news at:
BNY Newsroom
BNY LinkedIn
Here’s a few of our recent awards:
America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2025
World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2025
“Most Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2025
Our Benefits and Rewards:
BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.
BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’ growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide.
Recognized as a top destination for innovators, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what #LifeAtBNY is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.
We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Specialist, Fund/Client Accounting II to join our Global Institutional Accounting Limited Partnership Accounting and Administration Services (GIA LPAAS) team. This role is located in Manchester.
In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:
Complete daily/monthly audit cycle for GIA clients who hold Private Equity investments. This entails the validation of positions, transactions and NAV between the records of BNY and Investment Managers of the Bank’s clients
Complete all relevant daily, weekly & monthly assigned tasks to ensure that all client SLA’s are achieved in line with agreed deadlines and expected standards.
Ensure all activity and valuation processing is completed timely and accurately in line with our client deadlines.
Own the tracking and processing of Capital Call payments for your assigned clients.
Interact with clients to answer questions regarding reporting and accounting processes. Attend and participate in weekly/monthly service calls.
Provide frequent and consistent communication updates, ensuring that any potential internal or external service level breaches are escalated.
Assist in maintaining a high level of morale within the team and department by displaying a positive, productive and professional work ethic.
Open strong communication links with other operational areas and key service providers to establish standardisation in working practices whenever possible.
Peer review and sign off team members’ work and provide feedback and guidance as needed.
Deputise, in Senior Specialist absence, overseeing the team and deliverables.
To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:
Financial industry knowledge preferred.
Private Equity and other Alternatives asset knowledge preferred but not essential.
Attention to detail, good organisational skills, and the ability to prioritise to meet stringent demands.
Effective written and oral communication skills with a proven ability to communicate with stakeholders and team members,
Excellent numerical skills, with accurate manipulation and analysis of data.
Experience of using Microsoft Office products, in particular utilising Excel spreadsheets. Experience using advanced functions would be desirable.
Quick to acquire new skills and promotes the development of others.
Understands the high-stakes nature of the financial services environment and can confidently navigate the varying demands of the role.
Self-motivator with a desire to contribute to the team's successes.
Ability to train, provide guidance and support to team members.
At BNY, our culture speaks for itself, check out the latest BNY news at:
BNY Newsroom
BNY LinkedIn
Here’s a few of our recent awards:
America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2025
World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2025
“Most Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2025
Our Benefits and Rewards:
BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.
BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
