At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a high-performing team in real estate fund accounting and oversee complex financial processes.
- Company: Join a leading real estate investment platform with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, hybrid work, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Great career progression opportunities and visibility to 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 required.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ 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 Fund Accounting employer: Cameron Kennedy
As a leading management consultancy, our client offers an exceptional work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation, particularly for professionals engaged in US GAAP to IFRS conversion projects. With a remote working model, employees enjoy the flexibility of working from anywhere in the UK while being part of a dynamic team that supports their professional growth through exposure to high-profile clients and complex financial challenges. The company values strong communication and project management skills, ensuring that every team member can contribute meaningfully to impactful projects.
