Senior Fund Accountant for Real Estate Funds

JLL; Norwich; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL in Norwich is seeking a Senior Fund Accountant to join the Fund Accounts team. You will own day-to-day deliverables for client portfolios, oversee end-to-end accounting, NAV calculations and financial reporting, and liaise with external auditors to ensure compliance with UK GAAP/IFRS.

You will manage cashflows, tax filings and fund expenses, while supporting acquisitions, disposals and asset onboarding. Strong Excel and leadership experience are essential.

Qualifications

• ACCA/CIMA/ACA Part Qualified with UK GAAP/IFRS knowledge.
• Strong bookkeeping and Excel (pivot tables, V-Lookup).
• Experience leading a team in Fund Accounts or similar.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Organised, detail-oriented and able to meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting for specified portfolios, including financial statements and NAV calculations.
• Prepare nominal ledger reconciliations, VAT reporting, cashflows and variance analysis.
• Manage fund and SPV audits, ensuring UK GAAP/IFRS compliance.
• Monitor filings, tax, CIS and VAT with external tax advisors.
• Support acquisitions, disposals and structuring, including onboarding of assets.

Skills

Excel skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Team leadership

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACA Part Qualified

UK GAAP / IFRS knowledge

Tools

Yardi

MRI

Horizon

Voyager

Job description

JLL in Norwich is seeking a Senior Fund Accountant to join the Fund Accounts team. You will own day-to-day deliverables for client portfolios, oversee end-to-end accounting, NAV calculations and financial reporting, and liaise with external auditors to ensure compliance with UK GAAP/IFRS.

You will manage cashflows, tax filings and fund expenses, while supporting acquisitions, disposals and asset onboarding. Strong Excel and leadership experience are essential.