Graduate Accountant

About Fasanara Capital

Founded in 2011, Fasanara Capital is a London-headquartered, technology-driven alternative asset manager with approximately USD 7.5 billion in assets under management and 154 team members across four global offices. The firm manages capital on behalf of an institutional investor base that includes insurers, pension funds, banks, endowments and family offices.

Fasanara is the world’s largest player in fintech lending, with more than USD 130 billion deployed since inception. Building on this flagship capability, the firm is evolving into a multi-asset credit specialist, with a platform spanning CLOs, ABS, trade finance, middle-market direct lending and other specialist credit strategies. Alongside credit, Fasanara also manages crypto market-neutral and multi-manager quantitative strategies, combining institutional investment discipline with proprietary technology and a global origination network.

Our Culture

We are strong believers in meritocracy, and we seek to reward people based on impact, judgement, and excellence in execution. We keep bureaucracy to a minimum, so decisions are made quickly and people have real ownership. Our environment is collaborative, inclusive, entrepreneurial, and built on trust. We set ambitious goals, work hard in a focused and sustainable way, and place a strong emphasis on teamwork, integrity, and quality in everything we do. We know we are only as good as our people, so we are deliberately building the firm around exceptional talent and diverse perspectives, and we support our leaders to grow, influence, and shape the future of the business.

The Role

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Graduate Accountant to join our Finance team. This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting the accounting and financial reporting of Fasanara’s global corporate entities.. Fasanara will support you towards an ACA or ACCA qualification, funding tuition, examination fees and professional subscriptions, and providing paid study and exam leave.

Working with experienced finance professionals, you will gain exposure to corporate financial reporting, month-end processes, reconciliations, statutory accounts, VAT and audit activities. Responsibilities will progressively increase as you develop technical accounting expertise and take ownership of key processes.

Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Accounting

• Support month-end and year-end reporting, including journals, schedules and working papers.
• Assist with statutory accounts, disclosures and supporting documentation for corporate entities.
• Complete monthly reconciliations, investigate discrepancies and resolve outstanding items.
• Support intercompany reconciliations and accurate recording of group transactions. Tax, Audit & Compliance
• Assist with the preparation and reconciliation of VAT returns, learning applicable VAT rules.
• Support the year-end audit by preparing schedules and responding to information requests.
• Maintain accurate, audit-ready financial records and supporting documentation.

Finance Operations & Improvement

• Support accounts payable and receivable activities, including invoices and payment reconciliations.
• Help maintain accurate financial data across accounting systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting and operational efficiency, including through AI tools and automation.

Professional Development

• Study towards an ACA or ACCA qualification, with tuition, examination fees, professional subscriptions and paid study and exam leave provided by Fasanara.
• Build knowledge of accounting principles, reporting standards and Finance processes.
• Gradually take ownership of recurring activities and collaborate with the wider business.

Essential

• A 2:1 or above in a Finance or Accounting degree, or a Business degree with relevant accounting modules; alternatively, at least 6 months of relevant Finance or Accounting work experience.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and terminology.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organisational and communication skills.
• Attention to detail, initiative and willingness to learn.
• Commitment to studying towards an ACA or ACCA qualification.

Desirable

• Previous Finance or Accounting internship or work experience.
• Familiarity with accounting software or ERP systems.
• Experience with AI tools or an interest in automation.
• Interest in financial services or investment management.

What You’ll Gain

• ACA or ACCA qualification support, including tuition, examination fees, professional subscriptions and paid study and exam leave. The qualification typically takes around three years.
• Practical support and mentorship from experienced Finance professionals.
• Practical exposure to corporate financial reporting, accounting, tax, audit and Finance operations.
• Progressively greater ownership, mentorship and professional development.
• A permanent position from the outset, with long-term development opportunities within the Finance function.

Our benefits include:

• Performance-related Bonus Scheme
• Private Medical & Dental Insurance through Bupa (including children's cover)
• Life Insurance, Income Protection & Critical Illness Cover
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Salary sacrifice pension with Hargreaves Lansdown (currently matched up to 10%)
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Emergency Parental Leave, Emergency Childcare & Nursery Benefit
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Charity Giving through CAF
• Annual Wellbeing Budget
• Team socials, annual Summer & Christmas parties, and other events throughout the year