Fund Accountant

As a fund accountant, you manage the money and records for investment funds - pools of money that people put in to try to grow their savings. Every day you check that the money going in and out is recorded correctly and that all the sums add up. You calculate how much each person's investment is worth, known as the net asset value or NAV. This number matters because it tells investors if their money is growing or shrinking.

Your work is very detail-focused and you need to be accurate because mistakes can affect investors' money. You use computers to keep detailed records, check the accounts match, and spot any problems. You work with investment managers who handle the actual buying and selling of shares and other investments. You also make sure the fund follows all the rules and regulations it needs to. The work is steady and you can see the results of your work clearly in the numbers.