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. ADZN1_UKTJ

Location: South East London, GB

Posted Date: 1/10/2025