Fund Controller – Commercial Real Estate

Trident International Associates; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK-based real estate investment firm is seeking a Fund Controller to oversee financial operations for commercial real estate funds. The role requires a qualified accountant with extensive experience in fund accounting and a strong understanding of UK real estate structures. This position offers a competitive salary, incentives, and excellent career development opportunities.

Benefits

Incentivised bonus

27 days’ holiday per annum

Life assurance

PMI

Healthcare Cash Plan

5% company pension contribution

Qualifications

• At least 4–5 years’ PQE in real estate fund accounting or financial control.
• Strong understanding of UK commercial real estate structures.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting and investor communications.
• Prepare and review NAVs and compliance reports.
• Manage fund audits adhering to UK GAAP/IFRS.
• Support acquisitions and disposals with financial insights.
• Mentor junior team members.

Skills

Real estate fund accounting

Stakeholder management

Financial reporting

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

YARDI

MRI

BLUEBOX

Job description

Ref: (Ref: D22D049 )
Salary: £ 80,000 – 100,000 + Benefits - depending on experience
Specialist Area: Fund Controller
Type: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP

OUR CLIENT are a leading UK-based real estate investment and asset management firm with a strong track record across the commercial property sector and is now seeking a Fund Controller to join its growing finance team. With over £1.5bn in transactions and an entrepreneurial, high-performing culture, this is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of fund-level financial management within an established and expanding platform.

The Role

The Fund Controller will oversee the financial operations of a portfolio of commercial real estate funds - ensuring accurate investor and lender reporting, managing audits and compliance, and providing strategic financial support for transactions. Working closely with investment and asset management teams, the role combines technical rigour with commercial insight.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading periodic and annual financial reporting and investor communications.
• Preparing and review NAVs, capital statements, and lender compliance reports.
• Managing fund and SPV audits, ensuring adherence to UK GAAP/IFRS and regulatory standards.
• Supporting acquisitions, disposals, and structuring, including financial onboarding of new assets.
• Partnering with internal stakeholders to provide financial insight for decision-making.
• Mentoring and developing junior team members and promote best practice in fund finance.

The Person

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with at least 4–5+ years’ PQE in real estate fund accounting or financial control.
• Strong understanding of UK commercial real estate structures and investment management.
• Proficient in Excel and ideally familiar with real estate systems such as YARDI, MRI, or BLUEBOX.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly competitive base salary (dependent upon experience)
• Incentivised bonus
• 27 days’ holiday per annum
• Life assurance, PMI, and Healthcare Cash Plan
• 5% company pension contribution

Why Join

Join a collaborative and ambitious firm offering exposure to complex, high-value transactions and genuine career development within a respected name in UK real estate investment.