Please note this role is only available for those who have already graduated in 2026 as this is an immediate start position.
Langham Hall was formed to provide professional services by providing high quality accounting, fund administration and investor reporting services to real estate, debt, infrastructure and private equity fund clients.
We administer more than $230 billion across 750+ funds and provide depositary oversight on a further $200 billion across 300 AIFs. With around 900 professionals in ten offices across Europe, the US and Asia, we combine expertise, integrity and technology to deliver insight and lasting impact whilst developing the next generation of industry professionals.
Key responsibilities
- Administer depositary services for a portfolio of clients managing real estate, private equity and infrastructure funds ;
- Assist in tracking of client information requests and preparation of client quarterly Depositary reports for Associates. Participate in client calls or face-to-face meetings and develop familiarity of various client portfolios.
- Assist Associates and Senior Associates with the client take on process ensuring all documentation is collated, logged, and incoming information is tracked ahead of time.
- Undertake key event assessments including: subscriptions, drawdowns, acquisitions, disposals, distributions, terminations and others ;
- Cash flow monitoring: preparation of high level reconciliations, analytical reviews and substantive testing of bank accounts ;
- Safekeeping and verification of assets: verifying that assets and their economic benefit exist and are owned by the Fund. Maintaining an up to date inventory of all assets held by the Fund ;
- Ongoing monitoring and oversight of the Fund and Fund Manager - ensuring controls and procedures adequate and are being adhered to, ensuring the fund is being managed in accordance with the fund documentation ;
- Sensitive conversations with our clients will be led by the Manager and Head of Department and will need to be documented by the Analyst who will be require to develop an intimate knowledge of our clients businesses ; and
- Delivering work to the expected standard and timeframes.
- Assist in drafting and preparing Annex IV reports and submitting them to the regulators on a timely basis.
- Responsible for quarterly personal work allocation of client key events provided by the Associate and Senior Associate.
- Participation and engagement in weekly sub team meetings, escalating any client issues where necessary.
In addition to the duties listed above, the candidate may be requested to perform other ad hoc work from time to time.
Technical Knowledge / Skills Required / Qualifications
- Previous experience in the financial services / real estate / private equity industry would be an advantage however is not essential ;
- Experience working in an internal audit / compliance / controls function an advantage however is not essential;
- An understanding of the principles of control frameworks and risk management.
- Excellent attention to detail and an inquisitive mind-set ;
- Ability to think laterally about the practical application of the AIFMD, particularly in relation to the verification of a diverse portfolio of assets ;
- Ability to work in a medium-sized company environment with focused and hardworking individuals ;
- Ability to plan effectively, with strong deadline orientation ;
- Strong verbal and written communication skills ; and
- The candidate will be required to pursue a professional qualification such as Level 4 IMC and CAIA.
- A good understanding of agreements associated with real estate fund structures and interpretation of terms used including LPA, debt, sale and purchase agreements, leases etc
- A good understanding of UK GAAP, IFRS, US GAAP and other relevant accounting standards, preferably gained within a funds environment
Benefits
- 24 days annual leave, excluding bank holidays
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Full study support from start date
About Langham Hall
Langham Hall provides premium quality accounting, fund administration and investor reporting services to Real Estate and Private Equity Fund clients. Langham Hall invests in people and in developing them professionally.
We are extremely proud of our leadership-focused culture which fosters a dedicated, approachable and collaborative way of working. We offer the opportunity to progress your career and study professional qualifications; through intensive training and where applicable, full exam tuition and study support.
Langham Hall is a fast-growing company and as such staff experience a variety of responsibilities and inclusion in exciting initiatives beyond their day-to-day role. Employees are supported and encouraged to deliver a first-class service and opportunities are identified at an early stage for employees to engage with our clients which enables them feel involved and challenged in their work.
We are proud of our positive working culture which is reinforced through our employees and our extremely low staff turnover and we seek out people that believe in our values.
