Finance Associate

Job Summary
An outstanding opportunity has arisen to join one of the UK's leading real estate investment, development, and asset management companies as a Finance Associate. Renowned for its market-leading investment strategy and entrepreneurial approach, the business has built an exceptional, high-performing real estate portfolio spanning multiple asset classes, investment funds, and SPVs. With a reputation for delivering excellence and creating long-term value, this company continues to strengthen its position as a leader within the industry.

As the business continues its impressive growth, they are looking to appoint a talented Finance Associate to join their high-calibre finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a collaborative, well-structured, and forward-thinking environment, where you'll gain exposure to a diverse portfolio, work alongside experienced industry professionals, and play a key role in supporting the continued success of the business.

Key responsibilities include;

Contribute to the preparation and delivery of management accounts across a diverse portfolio of real estate funds and corporate entities, delivering meaningful variance analysis and financial insights to support strategic decision-making.

Play an integral role in month and quarter-end close processes, preparing and posting journals, accruals, and prepayments to ensure accurate, timely, and high-quality financial reporting.

Prepare, review, and reconcile balance sheet accounts, proactively investigating and resolving discrepancies to maintain the accuracy and integrity of financial information.

Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns, ensuring full compliance with relevant tax legislation and reporting obligations.

Build strong relationships with external auditors throughout the year-end audit process, coordinating the provision of supporting schedules, financial documentation, and responding to audit queries efficiently.

Work collaboratively with colleagues across the finance function and wider business on a variety of ad hoc reporting, financial analysis, and process improvement initiatives, helping to drive operational excellence and support the company's continued growth. We are keen to hear from ambitious and detail-oriented finance professionals who are looking to take the next step in their career within a leading real estate investment business.

You may currently be working as an Assistant Fund Accountant, Junior Fund Accountant, Trainee Fund Accountant, or in a similar finance role within the real estate, property investment, or wider investment management sector, with exposure to fund structures and financial reporting. Equally, we welcome applications from Assistant Accountants, Assistant Property Accountants, Client Accountants (Real Estate) and Property Accounts Assistants who have experience supporting the financial management and reporting of property portfolios, investment entities, or SPVs.

The successful candidate will have acquired practical experience assisting with the preparation of monthly or quarterly management accounts, whether for individual funds or across multiple entities, alongside a solid understanding of core financial reporting processes. You will be confident supporting month-end and quarter-end close activities, including journals, accruals, prepayments, bank and balance sheet reconciliations, VAT returns, and year-end audit requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded and growing organization, where you'll gain exposure to a high-quality real estate portfolio, work alongside experienced finance professionals, and continue to develop your technical expertise within a collaborative and supportive environment. For a confidential discussion or to find out more about this opportunity, please contact Jeremy Wright at Macdonald & Company on  or get in touch via email.