Property Accountant - Real Estate Investment Management -London

Ref: (Ref: D22D092 )
Salary: £ 60,000 - 75,000 + Bonus + Benefits DOE
Specialist Area: Property Accountant
Type: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP

OUR CLIENT is a leading UK real estate investment and fund management platform who is seeking a Property Accountant to join its London finance team. The role will work closely with the Finance Director and wider finance function, supporting the financial oversight and reporting of the firm’s property investment structures.

The business specialises in UK real estate investment, development and asset management and manages a range of investment vehicles and mandates. This is a hands-on role within a collaborative finance team, providing exposure across the full investment lifecycle from acquisition and financing through to ongoing asset management and disposal.

THE ROLE - Key Responsibilities include:

Investment and Property Financial Oversight

• Reviewing monthly, quarterly and annual management accounts prepared by external administrators.
• Assisting in the preparation and review of statutory financial statements for investment entities.
• Supporting the preparation of quarterly investor reporting and respond to investor information requests.
• Reviewing cash positions and assisting with treasury reporting across investment structures.
• Monitoring purchase invoices, approvals and investment-level payments.

Investment Lifecycle Support

• Assisting with acquisitions, disposals and refinancing activities across the property portfolio.
• Maintaining investment structure charts and ensure control procedures are followed.
• Supporting the year-end audit process for investment entities and liaise with external auditors.
• Overseeing outsourced accounting providers.

Governance, Compliance and Reporting

• Ensuring robust financial governance and documentation across investment structures.
• Supporting the Head of Tax, Chief Financial Officer and partners with financial information and analysis.
• Maintaining relationships with administrators, bankers and other service providers.
• Assisting with board reporting and attend quarterly investment board meetings where required.

THE PERSON: You will be:

• A fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
• Experienced within real estate, property investment or audit with property exposure.
• Experienced with working with external administrators and auditors.
• Possessing the ability to review and challenge financial information and be detail orientated.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• A confident communicator able to work effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.

BENEFITS:

• Hybrid working - 3 days in office.

• Excellent Pension.

• Discretionary Bonus.

• Private Medical and Life Insurance.

• Income Protection Insurance (for long term sickness cover).

• Employee wellbeing service.

• Travel and ‘Giving’ benefits.

Opportunity

This role offers the opportunity to join a highly regarded real estate investment manager with a strong track record in the UK market, providing exposure to complex investment structures and close interaction with both the finance and investment teams.

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