Consultant, PCA Financial Reporting

About Northern Trust

Northern Trust is a long-established global financial institution, recognised as a Fortune 500 company and known for award-winning service. Founded in 1889, it has operated continuously for more than 130 years, supporting some of the world’s most sophisticated individuals, families, and institutions through a blend of deep expertise, strong principles, and modern technology. The organisation employs more than 22,000 people worldwide.

Role Overview

The PCA Financial Reporting Ireland team is responsible for supporting the financial reporting requirements of Private Equity, Real Estate and Infrastructure, and Hedge Fund Services clients. This opportunity sits within a newly created department designed to bring all Alternatives clients together under one team, offering exposure across the three previously separate areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide dependable client service by completing assigned work accurately and within required timelines, including individual tasks within larger processes and information requests.
• Assist with preparing fund financial statements and related disclosures on quarterly, semi-annual, and/or annual cycles.
• Work with external auditors and address audit-related questions.
• Prepare regulatory submissions where relevant, including returns to the Central Bank.
• Ensure client service commitments and regulatory filing deadlines are consistently achieved.
• Coordinate between onshore and offshore shared services teams to drive timely resolution of audit requests and follow-up actions.
• Partner with colleagues to develop a scalable operating model for financial reporting.

Skills and Qualifications

• Prior accounting experience in the investment industry, with financial reporting exposure considered an advantage.
• Good understanding of accounting principles is preferred.
• Qualified accountant or part-qualified candidate who is keen to complete the qualification is advantageous.
• Ability to work in a structured way, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Very good desktop, IT, and systems capability.
• Experience with Yardi and/or Investran would be beneficial.

Working at Northern Trust

As a Northern Trust partner, you will join a collaborative and flexible workplace backed by the stability of a strong global organisation. The company encourages internal mobility, offers access to senior leadership, and takes pride in contributing to the communities it serves. It presents an opportunity to build a meaningful career within an organisation that values purpose, service, and progress.

Reasonable Accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to supporting applicants with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations during the hiring process. Candidates who require assistance for any part of the employment process can contact the HR Service Center at MyHRHelp@ntrs.com.

Flexible Working

The company values inclusivity and recognises that flexibility means different things to different people. Applicants are encouraged to discuss their flexible working requirements as part of the recruitment conversation.