The UK Fund Services Department is responsible for financial accounting, tax computations and regulatory reporting for our UK open-ended investment funds. The department is also responsible for transfer agency service for the UK open-ended investment funds, which incorporates dealing in the funds and maintenance of the share register. In addition, the department is responsible for the relationship and reporting to institutional clients who invest solely in UK pooled funds.

The department is also responsible for the legal and regulatory obligations of Baillie Gifford & Co Ltd as the authorised corporate director and alternative investment fund manager for the UK open-ended investment funds.

Purpose of Role To be a senior member of the UK Fund Services Department responsible for reviewing the in-house pricing, accounting and financial statements for Baillie Gifford's UK fund range. The role will cover a wide range of tasks and Senior Fund Accountants are expected to problem solve and answer queries from a wide range of teams across the business. There is also the expectation that Senior Fund Accountants will be involved in continuous process improvement and lead or provide SME input into a range of projects.

Job Title Senior Fund Accountant Department UK Fund Services-BG-UK Overview of Department

Team Management

Assist Fund Accounting Manager to allocate responsibilities and resources clearly and appropriately
Assist Fund Accounting Manager to oversee staff development and training
Ensure an effective service is delivered to both internal and external stakeholders

Operational Excellence

Prepare and review semi-annual and year-end financial statements in accordance with accounting standards, liaising with auditors and administrators to ensure queries are resolved and deadlines met
Prepare and review financial information in relation to fund documentation updates
Prepare, review and submit regulatory/statutory filings ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory requirements
Prepare and review funds' distribution/dividend calculations, ensuring compliance with the relevant regulatory/tax requirements
Prepare and review Corporation Tax and VAT returns
Oversight of the daily net asset value pricing process, including sign off of tasks performed by departments
Prepare and review budgets, income forecasts and other financial information as required
Preparation and review of board materials and internal committee reports

Problem-Solving and Communication

Provide ad hoc assistance within the department and wider business as required
Address day-to day team issues and queries promptly

Professional Development

Maintain awareness of industry developments and changes to the regulatory and taxation regimes under which the funds operate, and update colleagues as appropriate.

Your knowledge and experience

Qualified accountant with relevant post-qualified experience
Detailed knowledge of fund accounting rules and regulations including the IA SORP and FCA COLL regulations
Experience of reviewing work of others, answering questions and sharing knowledge and experience
Ability to prioritise work and meet competing deadlines
Experience of delivering projects in a leadership or SME role

Qualifications

Qualified Accountant (ICAS, ACCA or equivalent)
IOC Certificate (required or obtained within 6 months)

The Type of Candidate that we're looking for

We are looking for a qualified accountant with significant experience in UK Funds. This is a Senior role within the department and a successful candidate would be a source of knowledge and expertise on UK funds for a wide range of teams throughout Baillie Gifford. Problem solving and analytical skills will be key to success in the role.

Although there is no direct management responsibility the Senior Fund Accountants are expected to take the lead in developing the Fund Accountants and Fund Operations Administrators.

In addition, a successful candidate would be able to lead or, provide significant SME input, into large cross department projects including the ability to explain complex issues to those less familiar with the requirements of UK funds. A successful candidate would be self-motivated to identify and make improvements to processes and to provide coaching to others.

Critical Skills

Adaptability
Data Literacy
Improve Mindset
Team Working

Closing Date July 31, 2025

At Baillie Gifford we are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful culture in which each of our colleagues can thrive and develop. We believe that our clients are best served by a diverse workforce with the experiences, ideas and perspectives that this brings.

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