Property Financial Controller

Property Financial Controller. OUR CLIENT is a dynamic and established international, private family office / investor - as part of their proactive investment strategies they invest Central London Office space and due to further expansion, they are now seeking to appoint a Property Financial Controller.

THE ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES for the Property Financial Controller will include:

• Overseeing all aspects of property accounting including service charge accounts, budget setting, rent rolls and the maintenance of their lease schedules.
• Preparing the monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements for the UK real estate portfolio.
• Performing variance analysis and budget forecasting.
• Reviewing and making sure tenant ledgers are reconciled and handling any related payment queries.
• Ensuring all rents / services charges have been collected.
• Liaising regularly with the external managing agents and asset managers.
• Submitting VAT returns.
• Liaising with advisors in relation to corporation tax.
• Reviewing and ensuring submission of statutory accounts.

THE PERSON and SKILLS REQUIREMENTS for the Property Financial Controller will have:

• At least 10 years of experience in commercial property accounting - ideally with office / business space - either from a managing agent or landlord.
• Strong IT Skills including the use of Excel and an accounting system.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and help grow the team.
• Understanding / experience of UK accounting standards, IFRS/UK GAAP is desirable.
• Experience / knowledge of operational real estate is helpful.

BENEFITS

• Flexible / hybrid working (3/4 days in the office).
• Discretionary Bonus.
• Private health care.
• Career growth opportunities.

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