Manager – Real Estate Accounting in London

Manager – Real Estate Accounting in London

London Full-Time 70000 - 90000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Cameron Kennedy

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead a high-performing team in real estate accounting and oversee complex financial processes.
  • Company: Join a leading real estate investment platform with a collaborative culture.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid work model, and strong career progression opportunities.
  • Other info: Opportunity to shape the function and work closely with senior management.
  • Why this job: Step into a senior leadership role and make a real impact in a growing company.
  • Qualifications: Experience in real estate accounting and proven team management skills.

The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 Β£ per year.

Location: London (Hybrid – 4 days office)

We are partnering with a leading and highly regarded real estate investment platform seeking an experienced Manager – Real Estate Accounting to take ownership of a sizeable accounting function and lead a high-performing team. This is a pivotal leadership role suited to an individual with strong technical accounting expertise across real estate structures, combined with proven experience managing and developing teams within a fast-paced, professional environment.

The Role

  • You will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end accounting and reporting processes across a portfolio of real estate assets and structures, while managing a team of up to 15 professionals.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading, mentoring, and developing a team of qualified and part-qualified accountants
  • Overseeing fund and SPV accounting across complex real estate structures
  • Reviewing and approving financial statements, management accounts, and investor reporting
  • Ensuring accuracy and timeliness of month-end and quarter-end close processes
  • Acting as a key point of contact for auditors, tax advisors, and internal stakeholders
  • Driving process improvements, controls, and operational efficiencies across the function
  • Supporting senior leadership with strategic reporting and business insights

The Candidate

  • Significant experience within real estate, private equity, or fund accounting environments
  • Proven team management experience, ideally overseeing teams of 8–15 individuals
  • Strong technical understanding of UK GAAP / IFRS within real estate structures
  • Experience working with complex SPVs, joint ventures, and multi-entity structures
  • Confident stakeholder manager with the ability to influence at senior level
  • Highly organised with a proactive and solutions-driven approach

The Opportunity

This role offers the chance to step into a senior leadership position within a well-established and growing real estate platform, with clear visibility to senior management and genuine scope to shape and improve the function. The business offers a collaborative culture, strong internal progression opportunities, and a competitive compensation package.

Manager – Real Estate Accounting in London employer: Cameron Kennedy

Join a leading real estate investment platform in London, where you will thrive in a collaborative culture that values professional growth and development. As a Manager in Real Estate Accounting, you will have the opportunity to lead a high-performing team, drive process improvements, and shape the future of the accounting function while enjoying a competitive compensation package and clear pathways for career advancement.

Cameron Kennedy

Contact Details:

Cameron Kennedy Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Manager – Real Estate Accounting in London

Technical Accounting Expertise
Team Management
Real Estate Accounting
Fund Accounting
SPV Accounting
Financial Statement Review
UK GAAP