I am currently working with one of Europe's largest asset Managers, with over £900 billion assets under management and operating globally. They are looking for a Fund Accountant to join their property team, in City of London. Successful candidates with be Part Qualified and expected to have both property and fund accounting experience.

As a Fund Accountant you will be responsible for:

• Maintenance and control of primary accounting records include
• Posting and reconciliation of cash;
• Preparation of NAV statements and investor reporting packs
• Assisting with preparation of annual statutory accounts in line appropriate accounting standards;
• Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations;
• Liaising with external lawyers, auditors, Business Partners and assisting with Investor requests;
• Production of property fund data;
• Preparation of VAT returns and other tax compliance reporting;
• Ensuring all reporting deadlines are met;
• Cash management including arranging payments, managing investor drawdowns and monitoring liquidity;
• Ensuring adequate finance procedures are in place and implementing improved procedures where necessary;
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory standards;
• Support to fund and asset managers with any valuation and accounting queries. Liaising with managing agents, auditors, lawyers and trustees

As a Fund Accountant you will need:

• Academic Qualifications: Degree is preferred but not essential;
• Professional: part qualified/studying towards a professional qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) or equivalent experience is preferred but not essential;
• Both property and fund accounting knowledge and experience preferred;
• Experience with accounting for VAT, property taxes and service charges
• IFRS knowledge;
• Excel intermediate
• Focused approach to delivery and continuous improvement;
• Collaborative approach to service commitment;
• Evidence of effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders;
• Strong analytical and numerical skills;