Senior Accountant

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.