Outsourcing Assistant Manager - Real Estate - Top

Austin Rose; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Electric car salary sacrifice

Virtual GP services

300+ on-demand courses

Job summary

Top 10 Firm in London seeks an Outsourcing Supervisor/Assistant Manager focused on Real Estate. ACA or ACCA qualified, you will partner with funds and developers, manage reporting and VAT, and drive process improvements using cloud accounting tools.

You will supervise a junior team, liaise with auditors, and present data-driven insights for new engagements. London-based role with exposure to high-profile clients and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified accounting professional.
• Experience with real estate or property client engagements preferred.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge including IFRS and VAT.

Responsibilities

• Oversee bookkeeping, multi-entity reconciliations and periodic reporting for Real Estate entities.
• Assist with statutory accounts under FRS 102 and IFRS and audit liaison.
• Advise on finance function improvements and cloud accounting adoption.
• Support client meetings with data-driven insights and proposals.
• Supervise junior staff and provide coaching to ensure accuracy.

Skills

ACA

ACCA

Education

ACCA

ACA

Tools

Xero

NetSuite

CCH

Job description

Outsourcing Supervisor/Assistant Manager – Real Estate | Top 10 Firm | London

Are you an ACA or ACCA qualified accounting professional looking to step up into a high-visibility Assistant Manager position within a market-leading Real Estate practice? Do you want to act as a key strategic partner to high-profile Real Estate funds, property developers, and institutional investors, helping them optimize their finance functions and navigate complex financial landscapes?

About the Firm

This Top 10 Firm operates at the forefront of the accounting and advisory sector, boasting an exceptional reputation across UK and international Real Estate markets. Known for its award-winning progression pathways, innovative technology solutions, and collaborative culture, the firm provides an outstanding platform for ambitious professionals seeking direct client exposure, specialized sector focus, and structured career development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee bookkeeping, multi-entity reconciliations, periodic management reporting, and quarterly VAT return filings for Real Estate client entities.

• Support the preparation and filing of statutory accounts under FRS 102 and IFRS, including drafting financial statements and accounting policy disclosures.

• Act as the main point of contact for external auditors during year-end compliance cycles and resolve technical audit queries.

• Advise on finance function applications and assist clients in adopting modern cloud accounting software and automation tools.

• Contribute to client pitch meetings, presenting data-driven insights and benchmarked fee proposals for prospective Real Estate engagements.

• Supervise, coach, and review the work of junior team members to ensure technical precision and foster professional development.

As an Outsourcing Assistant Manager you will:

• Act as a dedicated extension of client finance teams across a diverse portfolio of Real Estate funds, joint ventures, and property holding structures.

• Maintain regular communication with client principals and host in-person status meetings for London-based Real Estate clients.

• Review bank reconciliations, trial balances, ledger management, and the accurate execution of client payment runs.

• Support portfolio working capital requirements through cost analysis, bill drafting, and debtor monitoring.

• Utilize professional accounting software including Xero, NetSuite, CCH, and specialized property management systems.

What You’ll Receive

• 26 days annual leave (with the option of purchasing additional days).

• Access to an electric car salary sacrifice scheme.

• Access to virtual GP services.

• Access to a suite of 300+ on-demand development courses from an in-house Talent Development team.

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