Senior Manager - Accounting

Altum; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Manager for its Real Estate team. This role involves supervising a team of accountants, managing a diverse portfolio of real estate clients, and ensuring high-quality service delivery. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in financial services, strong technical knowledge in IFRS, and excellent leadership and interpersonal skills. This position offers a pivotal opportunity for professional growth and client relationship enhancement.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in financial services with a focus on real estate.
• Proven experience managing accounting teams.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, FRS 102, and GAAPs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of accountants.
• Manage a portfolio of real estate clients.
• Review and sign off annual financial statements.

Skills

Leadership

Technical expertise in IFRS and GAAPs

Interpersonal and communication skills

Client-centric approach

Mentoring

Education

ACA, ACCA, ICSA or equivalent qualification

Tools

Yardi

Job description

Overview

Role summary The Senior Manager is a key leadership role within Altum's Real Estate team, responsible for overseeing a diverse portfolio of real estate clients, including funds, SPVs, and investment structures. The role holder will ensure the delivery of high-quality accounting services, lead a team of accountants, and contribute to the growth and development of the team and client relationships. This role requires strong technical expertise, leadership capability, and a deep understanding of real estate structures within the financial services industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of accountants, allocating work effectively and providing coaching to support technical development and career progression.
• Manage a portfolio of real estate clients, ensuring accurate maintenance of accounting records, timely reconciliations, and delivery of financial statements in line with IFRS, FRS 102, and other applicable GAAPs.
• Review and sign off annual financial statements and management accounts, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the preparation, review and submission of VAT and CIS returns for client entities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Ensure accounting records for new entities are established promptly and in accordance with Altum's procedures.
• Support fund operations including transfer agency, capital calls/distributions, and compliance with fund documentation and procedures.
• Coordinate audits for managed entities, preparing technical papers and liaising with auditors to resolve complex accounting issues.
• Conduct regular reviews of bank reconciliations and review of property manager reports, ensuring all items are resolved in line with internal controls.
• Oversee the preparation and filing of Jersey tax computations for relevant entities, working closely with tax advisors where necessary.
• Maintain and update client status reports for accounts preparation and audit progress.
• Provide hands-on technical support and supervision to the accounting team, particularly in the preparation of financial statements for complex real estate structures.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, acting as a trusted advisor and identifying opportunities for service enhancement or new mandates.
• Support business development initiatives, including onboarding new clients and contributing to proposals and pitches.
• Organise and lead regular team meetings to ensure alignment, knowledge sharing, and team engagement.
• Support team members in their professional development, including mentoring and guidance through professional exams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years' progressive experience in financial services, with a focus on real estate structures.
• Professionally qualified (ACA, ACCA, ICSA or equivalent).
• Proven experience managing or supervising accounting teams.
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS, FRS 102, and other applicable GAAPs, particularly in the context of real estate investment entities.
• Familiarity with fund operations, regulatory frameworks (e.g., AIFMD, FATCA, CRS), and tax compliance (UK, Jersey, VAT, CIS).
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a client-centric approach.
• Commitment to continuous learning and development, both personally and for the team.
• Preferably, candidates should have experience with Yardi.