Fund Accountant

Your new company
I am currently working with an established and growing real estate investment and development business in London. With an impressive portfolio of assets and continued growth across the UK and internationally, the business is looking for a Fund Accountant to join its collaborative finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recently qualified accountant looking to develop their career within real estate, gaining broad exposure across fund accounting, financial reporting and property accounting.

Your new role
Working within the finance team and closely with the wider investment, development and asset management functions, you'll take responsibility for the financial reporting and accounting across a portfolio of property-owning entities and fund structures.
Key responsibilities will include:

Preparing periodic management accounts and financial reporting.
Preparing annual statutory accounts and supporting year-end reporting.
Managing the audit process for allocated entities.
Completing balance sheet and intercompany reconciliations.
Preparing lender and bank covenant reporting.
Reviewing VAT and CIS compliance across the portfolio.
Maintaining tenancy schedules and rent deposit information.
Assisting with cash flow management and forecasting.
Working closely with both finance and non-finance stakeholders across the business.What you'll need to succeed
Ideally you will be a recently qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with experience preparing statutory accounts and a strong understanding of FRS102 and UK financial reporting. Exposure to real estate, property accounting and fund structures is essential. You'll have strong Excel skills, attention to detail and the confidence to liaise with auditors, advisers and internal stakeholders.

What you'll get in return
You'll receive a competitive salary of £55,000 - £60,000. This is a great opportunity to join a growing real estate business where you'll gain broad exposure across fund accounting, statutory reporting, property accounting and transactions, while working closely with teams across the wider business.

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