Analyst Fund Accounting - PERE | London, UK | Hybrid

Trident International Associates; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A pan-European real estate investment company in London is seeking a newly qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA) for a fund accounting position. The role involves overseeing management accounts, liaising with auditors, and managing investor relations. Ideal candidates should have 3-4 years of accounting experience in the real estate sector, proficiency in relevant software, and strong communication skills in additional languages preferred.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

Critical illness and income protection insurance

Travel insurance

Pension contribution

Childcare salary sacrifice

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• 3-4 years accounting experience gained in Real Estate or PERE sector.
• Hands-on experience using property systems.
• Highly motivated and resilient.

Responsibilities

• Oversee timely management accounts for SPVs and fund consolidation.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and cashflow statements.
• Manage business cashflow for each SPV.

Skills

Accounting experience in Real Estate or PERE

Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint

Fluency in French, German, Dutch, or Italian

Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Education

ACCA / ACA qualified

Tools

Yardi

MRI

Job description

OUR CLIENTis an ambitious, well-capitalised, pan-European specialist private equity real estate investment company. They have a proven track record of delivery within the real estate sector and focusses on investment and asset management of commercial real estate across Europe. They seek to appointa newly qualified accountant(ACCA /ACA) to join their notable Finance and Operations team. This is a very varied role working on commercial finance and fund accounting workstreams on their Flagship Funds; which require an entrepreneurial, hard-working and growth mindset.

THE ROLE REQUIREMENTS for the Analyst Fund Accounting position:

• Overseeing timely, accurate management accounts for SPVs and fund consolidation in local GAAP and US GAAP reporting.
• Reviewing balance sheet reconciliations, income statements and cashflow statements accordingly for SPVs.
• Managing the business cashflow and optimising working capital requirements for each SPV.
• Liaising with external auditors to prepare statutory accounts.
• Managing relationships with account holding banks and reporting on covenants.
• Managing budgets and forecasting.
• Investor relations with limited partners on accounting and capital drawdowns.
• Assisting with portfolio management / returns analysis.
• Monitoring asset performance vs. underwriting.
• Co-ordinating and liaising with external company directors to manage the administration of group entities.
• Implementing, reviewing and improving financial processes and systems.
• Liaising with and preparing tax reporting (VAT, corporate) and liaising with tax consultants to structure vehicles and implement guidance.
• Paying bills and organising accounts payables and receivables.

THE PERSON and SKILL REQUIREMENTS for the Analyst Fund Accounting position:

• 3-4 years accounting exp gained within the Real Estate or Private Equity Real Estate (PERE) sector client side or at an Administrator.
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint, with hands-on experience using property systems (eg Yardi, MRI etc).
• Fluency in French, German, Dutch, or Italian would be an additional advantage.
• Highly motivated and resilient, with a proven ability to thrive in fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and collaborative environment.

BENEFITS:

• Hybrid – target 4 days in.
• Discretionary bonus*.
• Critical illness and income protection insurance.
• Travel insurance.
• Cycle to work.
• Pension contribution.
• Childcare salary sacrifice.

*Bonuses are competitive and depends on candidate experience.

Please note that due to volume we cannot get back to everyone, however every application is looked at and considered and will be held on Trident International’s database for review. If you have not heard back from us within 5 working days you should assume your initial application has been unsuccessful, however if suitable roles arise in the future, we will make every effort to contact you. By applying for this job, you accept the Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.

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OUR SPECIALISM

Based in Mayfair in London, Trident are a specialist, boutique real estate recruitment consultancy who identifytalentin property, finance and accounting.

As a market leader we offer innovative, flexible and tailor made holistic solutions to the global real estate markets.

OUR APPROACH

Established in 1987 and with over 35 years of consulting, Trident International is an industry-leading boutique recruitment consultancy, offering a comprehensive suite of recruitment solutions with an emphasis on financial and professional recruitment for the global real estate market.

We are a consultancy with a clear vision - our mission being to match the best market talent to the right organisation, helping to drive both clients’ businesses and candidates’ careers forward.

Taking a holistic approach to recruitment, we have well over 100 years+ of sector experience across our Partners and Associates. Working in synergy with our clients, we partner with them as an extension of their team to attract and hire the best talent.

CONTACT US

If you would like to work with an established and recognised, proven consultancy (as a Client, Candidate or a potential employee) that is responsive to market changes, adds value wherever possible, and acts with ethical integrity at every step of the way - then please get in touch with us and we will be delighted to discuss your requirements and advise further.

Established in 1987 and with over 35 years of consulting, Trident is an industry-leading boutique recruitment consultancy, offering a comprehensive su...

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