Description

We are delighted to be partnering with a fantastic Real Estate investment firm in London. The business has an impressive back-story and an incredible growth journey to date. With the business committed to growth, we are now seeking to identify a recently qualified accountant to join the finance team. This will be an all-encompassing role which will give exposure to all aspects of the finance function as well as taking on deal-related duties. Ideally suited to someone with a solid foundation in accounting and seeking to take a step into more commercial involvement as well as being part of a dynamic and collaborative team.

This is a rare opportunity to join a vibrant, entrepreneurial, best-in-class real estate investment business and to work closely with an experienced team and founding partners who have a successful track record of consistently delivering strong risk-adjusted returns.

The role of Financial Accountant will take responsibility for the financial accounting and performance reporting for our rapidly growing property portfolio. The role will suit a highly organised, diligent individual looking to further their career in real estate finance.

Responsibilities

• Financial accounting responsibility, reporting jointly to the Finance Manager and FC
• Responsible for monthly financial and performance reporting to shareholders
• Maintenance and review of Propco Holdco structures including bookkeeping, monthly reporting and statutory accounts preparation
• Accounting for both investment and development properties
• Help to shape the controls and processes of the finance function
• Manage the external auditors during the year end process
• Review of year end corporation tax returns
• Preparation of monthly VAT and CIS returns for the group
• Assist with bank debt covenant reporting utilisation requests to the bank
• Assist with tax structuring, financial due diligence and transaction support for new acquisitions
• Analysis of development budgets and quarterly financial models to reflect portfolio performance
• Assist with treasury and liquidity management for the group, including cash forecasts and preparation of equity requirement forecasts
• Assist the team the migration from Sage to Yardi system
• Other ad-hoc queries from the Directors Board

Person

• Personable, good communicator
• Teamwork and collaborative approach very important
• Strong work ethic and commitment
• Good organizational skills

Essential Skills/ Experience

• Qualified or part qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA
• Solid understanding of technical accounting required
• Strong academic background
• Good excel skills required
• Experience of property/construction accounting preferred
• Consolidation experience preferred
• Statutory accounts preparation