Consultant, Fund Accounting

Consultant, Fund Accounting

Role

We are currently recruiting for a consultant within our growing Fund Accounting department. The consultant has responsibility for accurately reviewing and sign off on NAV calculations. They are the subject matter expert on the team for all fund specific requirements. The consultant also leads the team in rolling out new system enhancements and procedures and collates and provides feedback from the fund accounting department to the relevant stakeholders. They may be an individual contributor or have one or two direct reports. This role will be attractive to candidates with prior fund accounting experience or relevant operational /accounting experience who want to progress their career in a ‘best in class’ environment

Principal Responsibilities

• Responsible for co-coordinating systems testing in the team.
• Mentors individuals and peers during projects and assignments.
• Analytically and procedurally competent to represent the team on cross-function process or project deliverables.
• Responsible for the rollout of new procedures within the team in consultation with BPA/Team leaders/NAV Managers.
• Ability to provide input into long term strategy for department
• Experience of representing businesses to current clients via presentations etc.
• Instils a client service culture among staff and ensures that all clients receive a quality service.
• Experience of designing and implementing development plans, training plans and succession plans for all levels of staff.
• Identify tasks to be completed by the project team and ensure that they are completed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Identify and delegate projects/assignments and tasks to individuals and peers. Maintain accountability for the projects/assignments. Provide progression feedback and recognition to the individuals and the project team.

Skills /Experience

• Previous fund accounting experience or relevant operational experience preferred
• Detailed Knowledge of Enterprise and related Fund Accounting applications preferred
• Maintain an understanding of the industry and NT, in particular NT’s systems, infrastructure and process/data flows.
• Experience with vendors an advantage (Bloomberg, Reuters etc)
• Strong communication, first class presentation and internal and external client-servicing skills.
• Evidence of successful negotiation skills
• Understanding of how Fund Accounting systems link and interface with other systems and an appreciation of how to implement such interfaces.
• Client service orientation
• Good attention to detail
• Demonstrates willingness to help others outside team
• Good prioritisation and multi-tasking skills
• Strong problem solving skills
• Organises own workload and establishes priorities
• Demonstrates good knowledge of standards and procedures required for own tasks
• Excellent PC skills especially MS Excel

Work Authorization

Applicants must have the right to work in Ireland at the time of application and for the duration of employment.

Please note that Northern Trust is unable to provide employment permit sponsorship for this role. This includes Critical

• Employment Permits, General Employment Permits, Intra-Company Transfer Employment Permits, Stamp 1G permissions, and other employment permits under Irish immigration frameworks.

• Working with Us

• As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve.

• Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust’s history and is an essential element of our culture. Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities.

• Reasonable Accommodation

• Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center, or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.

• About Us

• Looking for greater?

• You found it.

• A global financial leader with more than 22,000 employees in 23 locations worldwide, Northern Trust empowers our employees to achieve more than just business goals. Our focus on work-life balance, career mobility and unique opportunities are just a few of the reasons we’ve been named one of the world’s most admired companies.

• Read More

• Terms and Conditions

• Terms and Conditions

• Candidate Privacy Notices

• Candidate Privacy Notice

• California Applicant Privacy Notice

• Pay Transparency

• Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision (U.S)

• Disclosures

• Transparency in Coverage Disclosure – North America

• Reasonable Accommodation

• Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center or call 1-800-807-0302 (North America), +630-276-5353 (Asia Pacific), 1800-425-0333 (India), +44(0)207 982 4357 (Europe, Middle East and Africa) and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

• Read More

• Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

• APAC/INDIA EEO STATEMENT

• It is the policy and practice of Northern Trust to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Northern Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion or belief, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or age. All employment decisions will be made in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our obligations under the law and codes of practice. This includes human resources’ decisions relating to recruitment, terms and conditions of employment, transfers, promotions and access to learning and development.

• Canada EEO STATEMENT

• Northern Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring and other employment decisions at Northern Trust are made without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, ancestry, national origin, ethnic origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, sexual orientation, record of offences, marital status, family status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local law, regulation, or ordinance.

• EMEA EEO STATEMENT

• It is the policy and practice of Northern Trust to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Northern Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion or belief, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or age. All employment decisions will be made in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our obligations under the law and codes of practice. This includes human resources’ decisions relating to recruitment, terms and conditions of employment, transfers, promotions and access to learning and development.

• USA EEO STATEMENT

• It is the policy of The Northern Trust Company to afford equal opportunity in all phases of employment without regard to an individual's age, race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic tests and information, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

• EEO Know Your Rights (U.S.)

• Read More

• Follow Us

• Candidate Privacy Notice

• © 2026 Workday, Inc. All rights reserved.