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.