Financial Controller (Real Estate – UK Portfolio)

Trident International Associates; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent real estate investment firm in Greater London is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to manage financial operations across their UK portfolio. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial real estate accounting, tax compliance, and financial reporting under UK GAAP/IFRS. This role requires hands-on leadership in a lean team, emphasizing stakeholder engagement and financial governance excellence. Competitive salary between £65,000 - £80,000 with permanent contract and an ASAP start date.

Qualifications

• Extensive asset-level experience across commercial/office real estate.
• Expertise in tax and compliance related to UK VAT and corporate tax.
• Hands-on approach in financial governance and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage property-level accounting from rent rolls to tenant ledgers.
• Oversee service charge management including budgets and reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual accounts under UK GAAP / IFRS.
• Drive year-end processes across UK SPVs for audit and statutory filings.
• Engage with stakeholders including asset and property managers.

Skills

Property-level accounting

Service charge management

Financial reporting under UK GAAP / IFRS

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Overview

Financial Controller (Real Estate – UK Portfolio) - London

Salary: £65,000 - 80,000 • Type: Permanent • Start Date: ASAP

Build. Control. Own It.

Our client is a privately held real estate investment firm based in the US, with over three decades of track record and ~1 million sq. ft. under management across the UK and US. They are known for smart acquisitions, sharp asset management, and value-driven enhancements in office real estate. They are seeking a seasoned Financial Controller to take full charge of financial operations across their UK portfolio. You will be a hands-on expert with extensive asset-level experience across commercial/office real estate who thrives in detail and is comfortable leading finance in a lean, high-performing team.

The role involves directing financial operations and ensuring robust financial governance for the UK portfolio.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end property-level accounting: from rent rolls to tenant ledgers and arrears.
• Service charge management: budgets, reconciliations, and apportionments.
• Tax and compliance: UK VAT, capital allowances, withholding and corporate tax—with external advisor oversight.
• Hands-on financial reporting: prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual accounts under UK GAAP / IFRS.
• Audit & statutory filing leadership: drive year-end processes across UK SPVs.
• CAPEX & development accounting: track refurb spend, recover charges, and capitalise correctly.
• Controls & systems: maintain high-integrity reporting in a lean family office environment.
• Stakeholder engagement: work closely with asset managers, property managers, and surveyors.