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<p>A rapidly growing real estate investment fund business is expanding its UK operations and creating an additional role within its finance team. The organisation owns, manages and operates real estate assets within complex fund, corporate, and financing structures, creating a need for a dedicated Treasury Manager to strengthen liquidity planning, debt management, and treasury operations.</p><p>This role offers the opportunity to shape and enhance a developing treasury function in a business entering an exciting phase of growth. The successful candidate will take ownership of forecasting, funding, covenant compliance, treasury controls, and treasury-related reporting, working closely with senior internal and external stakeholders.</p><p>The role would be well suited to a commercially minded treasury professional looking to shape the function as they continue their growth journey over the coming years.</p><p> </p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Key Responsibilities include:</strong></span></p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Cash-flow &amp; Liquidity Management</span></p><ul><li>Build and maintain detailed short- and long-term cash-flow forecasts across multiple entities, portfolios, and fund structures</li><li>Ensure liquidity is optimised for operational needs, investment activity, and strategic planning</li><li>Analyse variances between actual and forecast cash-flows, providing clear insights to management</li><li>Support capital planning including investor capital calls and fund-level liquidity monitoring</li></ul><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Loan &amp; Debt Management</span></p><ul><li>Manage loan drawdowns, utilisation requests, and interest/capitalisation calculations</li><li>Maintain accurate schedules for interest, financing costs, amortisation, and debt service obligations</li><li>Prepare monthly reconciliations of loan balances and support refinancing analysis</li><li>Maintain complete records of loan terms, covenants, maturities, intercompany loans, and funding flows</li></ul><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Covenant Monitoring &amp; Lender Reporting</span></p><ul><li>Maintain up-to-date covenant models, forecasts, sensitivities, and headroom analysis</li><li>Provide proactive early warning of covenant risks and support mitigation planning</li><li>Prepare covenant certificates, lender reporting packs, and supporting commentary</li></ul><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Distribution &amp; Intercompany Planning</span></p><ul><li>Model and plan intercompany and fund distributions, ensuring compliance with facility agreements, tax requirements, and REIT obligations</li><li>Maintain accurate schedules of distributable reserves and REIT distribution requirements</li><li>Work with finance and tax teams to ensure efficient, lawful execution of distributions</li></ul><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Treasury Operations &amp; Controls</span></p><ul><li>Oversee payment processes, cash transfers, bank reconciliations, and account administration</li><li>Strengthen treasury controls, approval processes, and reporting frameworks</li><li>Maintain comprehensive records of bank accounts, mandates, and operational workflows</li><li>Support system improvements, process enhancements, and the implementation of best-practice treasury procedures</li><li>Contribute to board materials, resolutions, and documentation relating to treasury matters</li></ul><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Additional Support Within Finance Function</span></p><ul><li>Collaborate with the finance team on accounting, reporting, audits, and internal reviews</li><li>Provide ad-hoc financial modelling, scenario analysis, and support for strategic initiatives</li></ul><p> </p><p>What they are looking for in a successful candidate:</p><ul><li>Qualified accountant or treasury professional would be desirable</li><li>Strong experience in treasury, ideally within real estate investment management or development</li><li>Advanced Excel and financial modelling capabilities with exceptional attention to detail</li><li>Confident managing debt structures, covenants, intercompany loans, and multi-entity cash-flows</li><li>Strong communicator who can build effective relationships across internal teams and external stakeholders</li><li>A collaborative team player with a continuous improvement mindset</li></ul><p> </p><p>If this sounds like a role that would be well suited to your experience and skill set then please apply now. Alternatively, if you would like to know more about the position then please contact Joseph Morris at deverellsmith for a confidential conversation.</p>

Treasury Manager

<div > </div><div ><div><div class="group  relative pb-3" ><div ><div><div ><p class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words"><strong>Sales Consultant - Mandarin/Cantonese Speaker</strong></p><p class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words"><strong>Location:</strong> Reading, UK<br /> <strong>Employment Type:</strong> Full-time<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £30,000 basic + £55,000 OTE (uncapped commission)</p><hr class="border-border-300 my-2" /><p class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words">We're looking for a dynamic and motivated Sales Consultant with fluency in Mandarin and/or Cantonese to join our growing team in Reading.</p><p class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words"><strong>About the Role:</strong></p><p class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words">As a Sales Consultant, you'll play a key role in building and maintaining relationships with our Mandarin and Cantonese-speaking clients, helping them find the right solutions for their needs. You'll be responsible for driving sales, identifying new business opportunities, and delivering exceptional customer service.</p><p class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words"><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul ><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Engage with prospective and existing clients in Mandarin and/or Cantonese, understanding their requirements and presenting tailored solutions</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Achieve and exceed sales targets and KPIs</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Identify new business opportunities within the Chinese-speaking community</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Provide product demonstrations and consultations</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Maintain accurate records of sales activities and client interactions using our CRM system</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Collaborate with the wider sales team to share insights and best practices</li></ul><p class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words"><strong>What We're Looking For:</strong></p><ul ><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Fluency in Mandarin and/or Cantonese (written and spoken) is essential</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Strong English communication skills</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Proven sales experience or a strong desire to build a career in sales</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Self-motivated with a results-driven approach</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Ability to work independently and as part of a team</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Strong organizational skills and attention to detail</li></ul><p class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words"><strong>What We Offer:</strong></p><ul ><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Competitive £30,000 basic salary</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Uncapped commission structure with £55,000 OTE (top performers earn significantly more)</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Supportive and collaborative team environment</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Career progression opportunities</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">[Add any additional benefits such as pension, healthcare, etc.]</li></ul><p class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words"><strong>How to Apply:</strong></p><p class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words">If you're passionate about sales and want to make an impact within the Chinese-speaking community in Reading, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a cover letter </p></div></div></div></div></div></div>

International Sales - Reading 

<p >Are you a part-qualified or newly qualified accountant ready to step up into a <strong >hands-on finance role</strong> in the growing student accommodation sector? Here's your chance to take ownership, get commercial exposure, and support a rapidly expanding PBSA portfolio in Leeds.</p><p >We're working with a PBSA operator that's growing its portfolio and now needs a <strong >Finance Lead</strong> to drive reporting, forecasting, and controls across multiple sites. This is more than a "number-crunching" role - you'll see the direct impact of your work on the business.</p><h2 ><strong >Why this role is exciting</strong></h2><ul ><li ><p ><strong >Ownership from day one</strong> - manage monthly reporting, budgets, and forecasts for multiple sites.</p></li><li ><p ><strong >Commercial exposure</strong> - work closely with operations and management to influence decisions.</p></li><li ><p ><strong >Hands-on experience</strong> - help implement systems, improve processes, and build a small finance function.</p></li><li ><p ><strong >Visibility</strong> - report directly to the Head of Finance / CFO and get exposure to senior leadership.</p></li></ul><h2 ><strong >Key responsibilities</strong></h2><ul ><li ><p >Month-end reporting, reconciliations, and management accounts.</p></li><li ><p >Budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management for the portfolio.</p></li><li ><p >Support ad-hoc financial analysis and operational insight.</p></li><li ><p >Assist in process improvements and system implementation.</p></li></ul><h2 ><strong >What we're looking for</strong></h2><ul ><li ><p >Part-qualified or newly qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).</p></li><li ><p >Strong experience in property, student accommodation, or multi-site operational finance.</p></li><li ><p >Someone who thrives on <strong >hands-on ownership and commercial responsibility</strong>.</p></li><li ><p >Confident with systems - Excel essential; experience with Yardi/MRI a bonus.</p></li></ul><h2 ><strong >The package</strong></h2><ul ><li ><p >Competitive salary + bonus</p></li><li ><p >Hybrid working flexibility</p></li><li ><p >Real opportunity to grow with the business and progress into Finance Manager</p></li></ul><p >If you're ready for a <strong >hands-on, commercial finance role in PBSA where your work will make a real difference</strong>, this is the role to go for.</p>

Finance Manager - PBSA | Leeds 

<h1 class="font-claude-response-title mt-1 text-text-100"><strong>Entry Level / Junior Client Accountant <br />Location:</strong> Old Street, London EC2<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £27,000 - £32,000<br /> <strong>Contract:</strong> Full-time, Monday-Friday (Hybrid after probation - 4 days office, 1 day home)</h1><h2 class="font-claude-response-heading text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-0.5">Highlights:</h2><ul><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Entry-level opportunity requiring minimal experience with comprehensive on-the-job training</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Hybrid working arrangement (4 days office, 1 day home) available after probation period</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Extensive benefits package including 25 days holiday, interest-free loans, tech and cycle schemes, and private healthcare access</li></ul><h2 class="font-claude-response-heading text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-0.5">About the opportunity</h2><p class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words">A well-established property management company is seeking a Bookkeeper to join their finance team at their Old Street headquarters. This entry-level position offers an accessible route into property finance for candidates from accounts assistant or bookkeeping backgrounds, with no prior real estate experience required. The role provides hands-on experience across receipt processing, bank reconciliations, and tenant account management within a supportive team environment.</p><h2 class="font-claude-response-heading text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-0.5">What makes the role exceptional</h2><p class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words">This position offers genuine career development for someone early in their finance journey. You'll gain comprehensive exposure to property management accounting systems whilst working alongside experienced property accountants who can provide mentorship and guidance. The company demonstrates commitment to employee wellbeing through their flexible working policy post-probation, extended Christmas closure period, and substantial benefits package that includes everything from interest-free travel loans to sabbatical opportunities after 10 years' service. The role provides stability and structure whilst allowing you to develop specialist property finance knowledge that's highly transferable across the real estate sector.</p><h2 class="font-claude-response-heading text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-0.5">Key responsibilities</h2><ul><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Post tenant rental payments, service charges and receipts into property management systems with accuracy</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Conduct bank reconciliations, matching receipts to tenant accounts and resolving discrepancies</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Maintain tenant account records, ensuring correct payment allocation and liaising with property managers</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Support client payover preparation and enter manual payments onto banking systems</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Process service charge receipts and coordinate with accounting teams for reconciliation</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Upload bank statements using cash management modules within TRAMPS</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Provide reconciled receipt data for month-end and year-end reporting requirements</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Assist with general bookkeeping tasks, invoice entry and ad hoc finance support as needed</li></ul><h2 class="font-claude-response-heading text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-0.5">Requirements</h2><ul><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Previous bookkeeping or accounts assistant experience (property management sector beneficial but not essential)</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Strong numerical and data entry capabilities with exceptional attention to detail</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Intermediate Excel skills including basic formulas and reconciliation functions</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Ability to manage high-volume, repetitive posting tasks accurately whilst meeting deadlines</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Professional communication skills for liaising with internal teams and tenants</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Methodical and organised approach to financial record-keeping</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Proactive problem-solving skills, particularly for payment mismatches or unidentified receipts</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Experience with property management software (TRAMPS, Yardi, MRI, Qube, Horizon) desirable but training provided</li></ul><h2 class="font-claude-response-heading text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-0.5">Rewards and benefits</h2><ul><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">25 days annual leave plus all bank holidays, with automatic Christmas and New Year closure period</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Group life assurance scheme for all employees</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Interest-free travel loans repayable over 12 months, plus hardship loans after 1 year's service</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Benenden Health package including 24/7 GP helpline, mental health support, and private medical diagnostics</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Tech and cycle to work schemes allowing tax-efficient purchases with 12-month repayment</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Enhanced maternity pay (3 months full pay after 1 year's service) and 2 weeks' full paternity pay</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Eyecare vouchers for free eye tests and contribution towards VDU glasses</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Employee perks and discounts across major retailers including Nike, John Lewis, Spotify and Odeon</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Sabbatical opportunity (up to 6 months unpaid) after 10 years' service</li></ul><p class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words">We are an equal opportunities recruiter, valuing diversity and inclusion and welcoming applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background.</p><hr class="border-border-300 my-2" /><p class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words"><strong>To discuss this opportunity further or apply, please contact deverellsmith.</strong></p>

Entry Level/Junior Client Accounts Assistant 

<h1 class="font-claude-response-title mt-1 text-text-100">Senior Customer Service Coordinator</h1><p class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words"><strong>Location:</strong> Aldgate (office-based with 1 day WFH)<br /> <strong>Hours:</strong> Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:30pm<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £43,000-£45,000 per annum</p><h2 class="font-claude-response-heading text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-0.5">About the Role</h2><p class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words">We're looking for a Senior Customer Service Coordinator to join our team in a newly reinstated position. You'll play a key role in supporting the coordination team across multiple residential developments, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, strong SLA delivery, and continuous process improvements.</p><p class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words">Reporting to the Senior Customer Service Manager, you'll oversee a small team of Coordinators and act as the central point of contact for customer and contractor communications, escalations, and performance management.</p><h2 class="font-claude-response-heading text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-0.5">Key Responsibilities</h2><ul ><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Line-manage and develop two Customer Service Coordinators, providing day-to-day oversight and support</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Manage inboxes and coordinate communication between customers, contractors, and internal teams</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Serve as the escalation point for engineers and support diagnostic processes</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Lead SLA meetings, track defects (particularly those over 60 days), and drive timely resolution</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Liaise with contractors and monitor their performance to ensure accountability</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Identify opportunities for improvement and implement more efficient ways of working</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Primarily office-based with minimal site visits required</li></ul><h2 class="font-claude-response-heading text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-0.5">What We're Looking For</h2><ul ><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">A proactive, hands-on individual who takes initiative and works independently</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Strong organisational skills with the ability to guide and support others</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Confident communicator who can hold contractors and stakeholders accountable</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Open-minded approach to new processes and committed to continuous improvement</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Experience in customer service coordination or facilities management (desirable)</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Ability to manage competing priorities and maintain attention to detail</li></ul><h2 class="font-claude-response-heading text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-0.5">What We Offer</h2><ul ><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Competitive salary of £43,000-£45,000</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Flexible working with one day per week working from home</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Opportunity to shape processes and make a real impact</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Supportive team environment</li></ul><p class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words">If you're a capable coordinator ready to step up into a senior role where you can make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.</p>

Senior Customer Service Coordinator 

<p >If you're a Management Accountant who's tired of repetitive month-end and wants a role with real ownership, visibility, and influence - this is the one you take seriously.</p><p >A high-growth real estate investor-developer has just entered a major Build to Rent partnership and is now scaling its finance team <em >from the ground up</em>. This isn't replacing someone who left. This is building the blueprint.</p><h2 ><strong >Why this role is exciting</strong></h2><ul ><li ><p ><strong >Brand-new finance team</strong> - you're joining at the point where systems, processes, and reporting are being designed, not inherited.</p></li><li ><p ><strong >High-impact work</strong> - your analysis directly informs investment decisions, development strategy, and operational performance across BTR schemes.</p></li><li ><p ><strong >Commercial exposure</strong> - partner with land, development, operations, and the investment team daily.</p></li><li ><p ><strong >A new Financial Controller from a top-tier developer</strong> - strong leadership, mentorship, and a clear path to career progression.</p></li><li ><p ><strong >Fast-growing business</strong> - genuine future opportunity to step into Finance Manager or FP&amp;A roles as the portfolio scales.</p></li></ul><h2 ><strong >What you'll own</strong></h2><ul ><li ><p >Full responsibility for your own portfolio of assets and developments.</p></li><li ><p >Budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial modelling support for key projects.</p></li><li ><p >Month-end (but streamlined) and improved reporting packs for senior leadership.</p></li><li ><p >Building new processes, implementing systems, and enhancing financial controls.</p></li><li ><p >Providing insight that shapes how tens of millions of pounds are deployed.</p></li></ul><h2 ><strong >What they're looking for</strong></h2><ul ><li ><p >Part-qualified or newly qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).</p></li><li ><p >Strong management accounting experience - ideally with some real estate exposure.</p></li><li ><p >Someone who wants more than BAU - someone who wants to build, influence, and own.</p></li></ul><h2 ><strong >The package</strong></h2><ul ><li ><p >Competitive base salary + bonus</p></li><li ><p >Hybrid working</p></li><li ><p >High-growth environment with clear progression</p></li></ul><p >If you want a Management Accountant role where you're closer to the action, shaping the finance function, and influencing decisions that actually matter, this is it.</p><p ><strong >Sound interesting? Get in touch for the full brief.</strong></p>

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