Senior Accountant
Up to £70,000 plus exceptional benefits
Central London
Our client is one of the largest investment managers in real estate, with an impressive portfolio across various asset classes and a strong global presence.
As part of the continuous growth, they are looking for a Senior Accountant to join their finance team in London and focus on the oversight of the financial and reporting aspects of their UK property portfolio.
The successful individual will join a dynamic and hard-working that enjoys the company's premium benefits and outstanding offices.
Key responsibilities include:
- Reviewing tenant invoices issued by the AR team
- Collaborating weekly with UK property managers and the internal accounts receivable team to monitor debt payments
- Approving property-related invoices for UK/Holdco through the approval system
- Monthly review of the AP report to ensure cleanliness and follow-up on any credit items, supported by the internal AP team
- Ensuring monthly bank reconciliations for UK/Holdco are completed and signed off timely, with assistance from the cash management team
- Recording the UK acquisition fund flows in the accounting system
- Preparing quarterly reports, including accruals and prepayments for the properties
- Conducting monthly closing and quarterly preparation tasks for efficient quarter-end closing
- Preparation and review of statutory accounts, liquidity planning, budgeting for property and development
- Coordinating with advisors to ensure timely submission of financial statements and tax returns, tracking progress, and documenting final outputs
- Reviewing cash balances for UK/Holdco entities, recommending and facilitating quarterly interest payments and dividends while considering working capital and capex needs
- Liaising with internal and external teams (debt, development, audit) on any portfolio-related queries
- Training and mentoring junior staff
- Get involved in ad hoc projects for other European jurisdictions
Required Skills:
- Accounting Qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA)
- Good experience in property accounting is essential
- Knowledge of accounting systems - preferably MRI
- Strong Excel skills
- Ability to collaborate with various internal and external teams in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment
- Understanding of the commercial aspects of real estate, including capex monitoring, property management functions, and relevant financial aspects like debt and tax.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Salary Type: per annum
- Total Applications: 34
- Last Date: 10/01/2025