Fund Accountant – 12 Month FTC

CBRE; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate firm in London is seeking a Fund Accountant. In this role, you will be responsible for reporting and compliance for real estate funds. You need 3-4 years of relevant experience and strong Excel skills. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunity to work with a global team

Collaborative and dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience with preparing VAT and regulatory reporting is preferred.
• Knowledge of real estate structures is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Produce statutory and investor reporting for UK and Jersey Funds.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with CBRE group policies.

Skills

Excel skills

Education

Part-Qualified or Qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA)

Tools

Yardi experience

Job description

About the Role

At CBRE Investment Accounting and Reporting Solutions (CBRE IA&R) we are hiring for a Fund Accountant to join our UK Team in London. Reporting directly to the Senior Manager you will be responsible for service delivery to agreed portfolio of clients in line with agreed client specific service level agreements.

In this role, as a Fund Accountant for CBRE IA&R, you work in a successful and ambitious organisation that is leading in the Fund Accounting of Real Estate Funds, including open/closed ended direct funds, listed REITs, mutual funds investing in global real estate securities as well as private partnership and multi-manager funds. We also manage joint ventures and separate accounts meeting specific client investment requirements. You will join a team that provides core accounting services, plus investment/ product support to the real estate fund range in UK & Europe.

Within CBRE IA&R, you will be challenged to develop yourself, to extend your knowledge and skills and to further improve and professionalise various processes within the company.

Responsibilities

• Produce Statutory Reporting, Investor Reporting, Board Papers, NAV Calculations, Income Distribution Calculations and Income Tax and VAT Returns for the UK, and Jersey Real Estate Funds or Special Purpose Vehicles where required.
• Ensure that appropriate records are maintained for entities and underlying assets on our Yardi system.
• Build, develop and maintain good working relationships between the team and its internal/external clients and suppliers
• With the support of senior team members, ensure that CBRE group policies are complied with and work to continue to refine of existing procedures/practices and processes.
• Prepare and submit loan covenants, regulatory reporting and other reporting
• Complete invoice authorisation, supplier KYC/AML procedures and be involved in cash management operations
• Complete other ad-hoc projects and tasks from time to time
• System set-up and creating new reporting packs for new fund launch

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience in a similar role
• Part-Qualified or Qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA)
• Experience with preparing VAT, MSCI and regulatory reporting, such as Annex IV, is preferred
• Strong Excel skills
• Knowledge of real estate structures and Yardi experience is desirable but not essential

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to advance your career in a reputable organization that values professionalism and teamwork. If you are ready to contribute to a high-performing team and support our clients\' financial success, we encourage you to apply.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work with a global team of experts
• 12 month Fixed Term Contract
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment

Working at CBRE

When you join CBRE you will have the support and resources of a global firm where an entrepreneurial mind-set is encouraged. You\'ll realize your potential with challenging work, fast-paced assignments, an environment of constant learning and commitment to results. To enable your success, we provide the best tools, training and leaders in the industry.

Our collaborative culture is built on our RISE values and reflects the needs and perspectives of our clients and our people. Our work is guided by our North Star: Creating the real estate solutions of tomorrow, so businesses and people thrive. This informs everything we do—from diversity, equity, and inclusion to sustainability initiatives to workplace safety and wellbeing. At CBRE, we believe that the more perspectives we have, the more dimensions we see. We welcome people with different backgrounds and experiences across industries to apply for open positions even if you do not match every element of the required skills. To discover more about what it’s like to work at CBRE, visit Life at CBRE (https://www.cbre.com/careers/careers-blog)

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age

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