Fund Accountant

Our client is an established investment fund focused on acquiring, developing, and managing residential properties across the UK. They have an opening for a Fund Accountant to join their team and this role will work closely with the Senior Management team. The Fund Accountant will be responsible for overseeing aspects of fund accounting, financial reporting, tax compliance, and investor relations. Salary offered is £55,000 plus bonus and benefits.

Key Responsibilities:

• The Fund Accountant will hold responsibility for the review of management accounts and financial statements in compliance with regulatory and accounting standards (IFRS, UK & Lux GAAP).
• Update the quarterly investor reports and monitor the reporting process in conjunction with outsourced administrators.
• Quarterly valuation process, ensuring valuers have accurate construction accruals and book value reconciliations.
• Manage invoicing and payment processing with administrators.
• Oversee payment of development construction invoices.
• Cash management, including forecasting and cash flow monitoring.
• Review and reconcile credit card and property recharges.
• Manage relationships with external service providers, including fund administrators, auditors, and tax advisors.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the fund’s financial commitments and investor returns.

Candidate Requirements:

• The Fund Accountant will hold a professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) – happy to consider a finalist with strong real estate experience.
• Experience in management accounting or financial reporting within real estate funds will be advantageous.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to build/maintain relationships with investors and service providers.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Real Estate, Investment Management, and Financial Services

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