Fund Accountant

Key responsibilities:

Property and fund accounting

• Prepare NAV and investor reporting, and support valuations
• Support cash-flow management in coordination with the financial planning and analysis team.
• Provide financial support for property acquisitions, disposals and due diligence exercises.
• Review and post financial reports received from external property managers.
• Oversee external fund administrators in maintaining accurate tenancy schedules, rent deposit records and service charge reconciliations.

Financial and statutory reporting

• Prepare periodic management accounts and management information for multiple companies and structures.
• Produce annual statutory financial statements using accounts preparation software.
• Coordinate and manage the external audit process.
• Prepare consolidated lender reporting, bank covenant reports and confirmations.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and ensure intercompany balances are fully reconciled.
• Review VAT and Construction Industry Scheme compliance across the portfolio.
• Prepare and submit VAT and CIS returns, supporting new registrations where required.

• Qualified accountant, holding an ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification.
• Previous experience of real estate investment structures such as REITs, asset holding companies, limited partnerships and general partner structures.
• Experience preparing statutory accounts and a strong technical understanding of FRS 102 and UK statutory reporting requirements.
• Experience of Oracle Net Suite, Sage 50 or a similar accounting system would be advantageous
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet internal and external deadlines.