Interim Fund Accountant £450pd

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

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking an interim Fund Accountant to join their Property Fund Finance team. This role offers hybrid working between home and London, focusing on financial control of UK property funds. Candidates should have an ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification and strong accounting skills. Responsibilities include overseeing fund reporting, preparing budgets, and collaborating with external service providers.

Qualifications

• Strong technical accounting skills with experience in financial control and oversight.
• Confidence in communicating complex financial information to senior stakeholders.
• Real estate accounting experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Review reporting packs, ensuring accuracy and quality.
• Prepare and review cashflow forecasts and variance analysis.
• Review investor returns and prepare materials for board meetings.
• Oversee group consolidation and regulatory submissions.
• Support onboarding of new acquisitions and liaise with tax advisors.
• Maintain robust procedures and compliance standards.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders including administrators and auditors.

Skills

Accounting skills

Financial control and oversight

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Analytical mindset

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification (or equivalent)

Tools

Yardi Voyager

Job description

Overview

Interim Fund Accountant — £450pd (Umbrella, Inside IR35). Client: FTSE 100 Financial Services. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications / Requirements

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification (or equivalent).
• 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.
• Real estate accounting experience is desirable.

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