Associate, Recharge Accountant (Maternity Cover, 12 Months)

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Permira is seeking an Associate, Recharge Accountant for a 12 month maternity cover in London to own the end to end recharge process across Funds, Portfolio Companies and intra-group entities, including invoicing, payments, reconciliations and month end close activities. The role blends hands on financial control with stakeholder management and process improvement within the Firm Finance team. Essential requirements include a strong academic background, an accounting qualification, advanced Excel skills, and experience in a Finance function, ideally in financial services, plus the ability to work autonomously in a fast paced international environment. To apply, tailor your CV to demonstrate recharge management, intercompany transactions and successful process improvements, highlighting collaboration with deal teams and compliance, and review the Candidate Privacy Policy before submitting.

About Permira

Permira is a global investment firm that backs successful businesses with growth ambitions. Founded in 1985, the firm advises funds across two core asset classes, private equity and credit, with total committed capital of approximately €80bn. The Permira private equity funds make both long-term majority (Buyout) and minority (Growth Equity) investments in four key sectors: Technology, Consumer, Healthcare, Services. The Permira credit funds support businesses with flexible financing solutions across Direct Lending, Strategic Opportunities and CLO Management. Established in 2007, the firm advises investment funds and products which have provided approximately €20 billion of debt capital to over 300 businesses.

The Role

Permira is seeking a professional, organised and driven individual to join the Firm Finance team in London as an Associate, Recharge Accountant. Reporting to the Director of Finance, the role sits within the Permira Private Equity business and is responsible for the end-to-end management of the recharge process across Portfolio Companies, Expert Networks, Aborted Deals and intra-group entities. The role combines operational execution with strong stakeholder interaction and financial control responsibilities, playing a key part in ensuring accuracy, timeliness and integrity within the Firm’s financial reporting processes.

Key Responsabilities

Recharge Management:

• Full ownership of the end-to-end recharge process across Funds, Portfolio Companies and intra-group entities -From expense review to recharge invoices and payment collection, for all type of recharges as defined by LPA, and across all strategies
• Maintenance and continuous update of the recharge tracker
• Liaison with deal teams and relevant stakeholders to ensure timely billing. Key contact for the fund operations team
• Resolution of queries and coordination of required approvals
• Issuance of accurate and timely recharge invoices
• Monitoring and follow-up of outstanding balances
• Allocation of payments and reconciliation within the ledger
• Ensuring correct financial coding and reporting treatment
• Liaisie with Compliance on regulatory obligations

Month-End close & Financial Control:

• Execution of month-end recharge-related tasks in line with Firm Finance deadlines
• Ledger reconciliations relating to recharge balances
• Preparation and processing of intra-group recharge calculations and intercompany transactions
• Collaboration with internal stakeholders to agree billing figures prior to invoice issuance
• Maintenance of accurate debtor master data (bank details, company information)

Process Improvement & Reporting:

• Continuous review and enhancement of recharge processes and controls
• Documentation and maintenance of process notes and workpapers
• Provision of regular status updates to management
• Support broader Firm Finance initiatives as required

Essential Skills and Characteristics

• Strong academic background
• Qualified or actively pursuing an accounting qualification (ICAS, ICAEW, ACCA, AAT or equivalent)
• Experience within a Finance function (Financial Services experience advantageous but not essential). Knowledge of the industry a must.
• Advanced Excel skills with ability to manipulate data and build basic financial models
• Experience with financial systems such as Yooz, Infor Sun Systems or Yokoy advantageous but not essential
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capability
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively to a collaborative team
• Strong stakeholder management and customer service orientation
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Able to work effectively within an international, cross-office environment

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