Our client is a global investment platform with a significant European real estate portfolio of companies spanning across residential living and commercial assets.

They're looking for an Associate/Portfolio Accountant to join their London finance team, supporting group reporting, financial accounting and portfolio management across a number of European real estate entities.

What you'll be doing

Financial Accounting

• Reviewing property reporting packages prepared by local service providers for completeness and accuracy
• Preparing and booking general journal entries
• Preparing local and group GAAP adjustments in line with internal accounting policies and controls
• Analysing monthly and quarterly financial metrics
• Preparing intercompany reconciliations and supporting regular settlements
• Supporting the periodic group budgeting process

Reporting

• Facilitating monthly, quarterly and annual group reporting
• Assisting with annual statutory accounts and the group consolidation process
• Liaising with external group and local auditors
• Supporting ad hoc reports and reconciliations

Cash Management

• Supporting periodic cash distribution analysis and ensuring timely cash repatriation to investors

Portfolio Management

• Supporting the asset management team with ad hoc financial information and analysis
• Assisting with onboarding, acquisitions and disposals
• Providing wider support to portfolio companies

Compliance

• Ensuring legal and statutory compliance through close liaison with the legal & compliance function

What we're looking for

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent), ideally around 5 years PQE
• Real estate exposure, with fund or corporate accounting experience highly desirable
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, with confidence working across local and group GAAP
• Experienced liaising with auditors, service providers and stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions

What's on offer

• Flex to WFH 2 days per week
• Bupa health, dental and mental health cover, plus life insurance
• 25 days' annual leave + bank holidays, birthday leave, and up to 10 days a year working from anywhere
• Private pension, season ticket loan, cycle to work and technology schemes
• Gym discount, retail and hotel discounts
• Access to expert counselling, therapy and executive coaching support