Interim Fund Accountant -450pd

1st Executive Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in London is seeking an interim Fund Accountant for its Property Fund Finance team. The role involves overseeing financial operations of UK property funds, including fund reporting, control, and governance. Candidates should possess strong technical accounting skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, with the ability to communicate complex information effectively. This role offers hybrid working arrangements and requires urgency in application.

Qualifications

• Strong accounting experience is required, with a focus on financial control.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential; knowledge of Yardi Voyager is a plus.
• Ability to communicate complex financial data to senior stakeholders is critical.

Responsibilities

• Review reporting packs for accuracy.
• Prepare and review cashflow forecasts and budgets.
• Oversee group consolidation and regulatory submissions.
• Support onboarding of new acquisitions and liaise with tax advisors.
• Maintain robust compliance standards and procedures.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across fund management.

Skills

Strong technical accounting skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Knowledge of Yardi Voyager

Attention to detail

Analytical mindset

Confidence in communication

Job description

Location: Hybrid working from home and in London 2-3 days per week.

Duration: To May 2026

A FTSE 100 Financial Services organisation are seeking an interim Fund Accountant to join their Property Fund Finance team, which manages the financial operations of a large portfolio of UK property funds.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the financial control and oversight of significant real estate investments, working closely with external service providers and internal teams.

The Role

Reporting to the Manager, Property Fund Finance, you will be responsible for:

Fund Oversight & Reporting: Reviewing reporting packs, ensuring accuracy and quality.

Fund Control: Preparing and reviewing cashflow forecasts, budgets, and variance analysis.

Governance & Investor Reporting: Reviewing investor returns, drafting financial oversight memos, and preparing materials for board meetings.

Group & Regulatory Reporting: Overseeing group consolidation, statutory accounts, and regulatory submissions.

Transactions: Supporting the onboarding of new acquisitions, internal financing, and liaising with tax advisors.

Control Environment: Maintaining robust procedures, checklists, and compliance standards.

Collaboration: Working with colleagues across fund management, asset management, and external stakeholders including administrators, auditors, and property managers.

Requirements:

Strong technical accounting skills with experience in financial control and oversight.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office; knowledge of Yardi Voyager is an advantage.

Confidence in communicating complex financial information to senior stakeholders.

Attention to detail, analytical mindset, and a proactive approach.

This is an urgent requirement - if interested, please apply asap and any questions, email [e-mail]