Property Financial Controller

Trident International Associates; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established international private family office is seeking a Property Financial Controller to oversee property accounting and financial reporting. This role is crucial in maintaining the financial health of their UK real estate portfolio, ensuring all aspects of property accounting are managed effectively. The ideal candidate will bring over a decade of experience in commercial property accounting, strong leadership skills, and a solid understanding of UK accounting standards. This dynamic firm offers flexible working arrangements and a discretionary bonus, making it an attractive opportunity for experienced professionals looking to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Flexible / Hybrid Working

Discretionary Bonus

Qualifications

• 10+ years in commercial property accounting, ideally with office space.
• Strong IT skills, especially in Excel and accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing property accounting, including service charge accounts and budgets.
• Preparing financial statements for the UK real estate portfolio.

Skills

Commercial Property Accounting

Leadership Skills

Variance Analysis

Budget Forecasting

IT Skills (Excel)

Understanding of UK Accounting Standards

Tools

Accounting System

Job description

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Base pay range

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Type: Permanent

Start Date: ASAP to 3 Months

OUR CLIENT is a dynamic and established international, private family office / investor – as part of their proactive investment strategies they invest Central London Office space and due to further expansion, they are now seeking to appoint a Property Financial Controller.

THE ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES for the Property Financial Controller will include:

• Overseeing all aspects of property accounting including service charge accounts, budget setting, rent rolls and the maintenance of their lease schedules.
• Preparing the monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements for the UK real estate portfolio.
• Performing variance analysis and budget forecasting.
• Reviewing and making sure tenant ledgers are reconciled and handling any related payment queries.
• Ensuring all rents / services charges have been collected.
• Liaising regularly with the external managing agents and asset managers.
• Liaising with advisors in relation to corporation tax.
• Reviewing and ensuring submission of statutory accounts.

THE PERSON and SKILLS REQUIREMENTS for the Property Financial Controller will have:

• At least 10 years of experience in commercial property accounting – ideally with office / business space - either from a managing agent or landlord.
• Strong IT Skills including the use of Excel and an accounting system.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and help grow the team.
• Understanding / experience of UK accounting standards, IFRS/UK GAAP is desirable.
• Experience / knowledge of operational real estate is helpful.

BENEFITS:

• Flexible / hybrid working (3/4 days in the office).
• Discretionary Bonus.

Please note that due to volume we cannot get back to everyone, however every application is looked at and considered and will be held on Trident International’s database for review. If you have not heard back from us within 5 working days you should assume your initial application has been unsuccessful, however if suitable roles arise in the future we will make every effort to contact you.

Seniority level

Executive

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Accounting and Real Estate