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MSFS Fund Accountant
MSFS Fund Accountant – Associate (Glasgow)
Morgan Stanley’s Fund Services division delivers professional administration services to hedge fund, private equity, family office, and quant funds clients. Following robust expansion in recent years—including growth in administrative services—a(key team is now seeking Fund Accountant Associates to support ongoing and future initiatives as we look to 2026.
About Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley is a global leader in financial services, offering investment banking, securities, fund administration, investment management, and wealth management solutions.
At our heart is a commitment to client excellence, cultivated through integrity, innovation, and collaboration. We empower careers by fostering growth, learning, and achievement while prioritising work-life balance and inclusion. Our Glasgow office, recognised for its efficiency, leadership, and industry innovation awards, has become pivotal in shaping the local financial and fintech ecosystem since 2000. Employees benefit from rewarding training opportunities, diverse career paths, and a supportive environment.
Join us—and help drive our impact through creativity, collaboration, and meaningful change.
The Role: What You Will Do
In this critical Fund Accountant position, you’ll oversee client accounting processes, ensuring accurate P&L, balance sheet, and Net Asset Value (NAV) reporting. Key responsibilities include:
Core Duties & Accountabilities
- End-to-end NAV, P&L, and balance sheet management, including:
- Daily position reconciliations and cash balance reviews
- Aggregating price and trade issue alerts for escalation to clients
- Monthly capital flow monitoring, corporate action handling (e.g., dividends, issue/redemptions)
- Performance accuracy validation, income/expense journal reconciliation
- Developing expertise in hedge funds, private equity, and quant fund strategies, with a focus on:
- Investment structures and strategies
- Manager & incentive fee calculations (e.g., high water mark, clawback mechanics)
- Regulatory standards, compliance frameworks, and disclosure reporting
- Producing investor-level profit/loss and expense assignments at NAV/portfolio valuation points
- Collaborating with regional teams in Europe, Asia, and the US on deadlines and queries
- Partnering with client-facing relationship managers to resolve complex issues and implement process improvements
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Successful candidates will bridge fund accounting and client service, anticipating client needs while upholding high analytical and communication standards in a fast-paced, globally distributed team.
What We Look For
Essential Criteria
- A qualified/part-qualified ACCA, CIMA, or Chartered Accountant (CA), (or appropriate international equivalent)
- or sufficient experience equivalent to this qualification
- Analytical and technical aptitude with high attention to detail
- Proven ability to multitask across priorities and timelines
- Problem-solver mindset, with capacity for escalating risks and suggesting operational improvements
- Adaptability to integrate with multilingual, multicultural teams
- Passion for continuous learning in hedge fund accounting and fintech trends
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Desired Skills
- Advanced Excel (complex formulae, financial models) — ideal but not essential
- Exposure to workflows for alternatives investing (modeling tools, compliance processes)
Why Morgan Stanley
Our Values & Commitment
We succeed by putting clients first, driving innovation, fostering diversity, and contributing to societal progress. Through our employee-centric programmes, you will:
- Work with global thought leaders while shaping your career ambitions
- Divided synchronous access to advisory, career mentorship & development
- Access curated networks in fund services, fintech, and beyond
- Graduate effective employees who explicitly support work-le婚 and personal well-being
Global Reach
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Certification & Regulatory Updates
⚠️ Applying: Should this position meet certification benchmarks, regulatory licensure or training may be required.
Workplace Flexibility
We believe in agile work arrangements. Ambitions surrounded potential options with our recruitment FPL & Talent teams. Flexible policies are a focal point of our offering.
Fairness, Inclusion & Representation
Morgan Stanley Scotland champions equitable opportunities, creative collaboration, and meaningful recognition for all talent. Become part of a vibrant team proud of fostering talent across horizons—enshranging resilience through people’s diverse experiences and perspectives.
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