Our client is an investment manager specialising in real estate investment strategies of all property types across the UK and Europe. They have a first class track record of performance and employ only the highest calibre of professionals.

They are looking to recruit an Accountant, reporting to the Managing Director. This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic highly driven and motivated professional to join a market leading group and play an important role in its growth. Whilst being a good team player, there will be ample opportunity for direct responsibility and the candidate should be a confident self-starter.

Responsibilities

• To work alongside the Director of Corporate Finance
• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and providing the external accountants with the information required to meet reporting deadlines
• Assist in the review of the monthly management accounts
• Provide monthly and annual cost analysis for various expense line items
• Assist with the preparation and review of the Firms FCA regulatory returns
• Assist with the preparation and review of the Firms corporate and partnership tax returns
• Assist in the coordination of the year end group audit process and the oversight of local accountants in the preparation of subsidiary annual accounts and meeting local filing requirements
• Review work of Assistant Accountant
• Provide any ad-hoc assistance as required

Requirements

• Strong academics including recognised professional accounting qualification, ACA, ACCA, CIMA
• Experience of Real Estate strongly preferred
• Enthusiastic and flexible individual who is keen to work in a small team
• Knowledge and understanding of accounting fundamentals and regulations
• Ability to think and work independently
• Numerate with excellent analytical and financial modelling skills (desirable)
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• IT literate and proficient in Microsoft Excel