Property Accountant – Real Estate Investment Management

Ref: (Ref: D22D092 )
Salary: £ 60,000 - 75,000 + Bonus + Benefits DOE
Specialist Area: Property Accountant
Type: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP

OUR CLIENT is a leading UK real estate investment and fund management platform who is seeking a Property Accountant to join its London finance team. The role will work closely with the Finance Director and wider finance function, supporting the financial oversight and reporting of the firm’s property investment structures.

The business specialises in UK real estate investment, development and asset management and manages a range of investment vehicles and mandates. This is a hands-on role within a collaborative finance team, providing exposure across the full investment lifecycle from acquisition and financing through to ongoing asset management and disposal.

THE ROLE - Key Responsibilities include:

Investment and Property Financial Oversight

• Reviewing monthly, quarterly and annual management accounts prepared by external administrators.
• Assisting in the preparation and review of statutory financial statements for investment entities.
• Supporting the preparation of quarterly investor reporting and respond to investor information requests.
• Reviewing cash positions and assisting with treasury reporting across investment structures.
• Monitoring purchase invoices, approvals and investment-level payments.

Investment Lifecycle Support

• Assisting with acquisitions, disposals and refinancing activities across the property portfolio.
• Maintaining investment structure charts and ensure control procedures are followed.
• Supporting the year-end audit process for investment entities and liaise with external auditors.
• Overseeing outsourced accounting providers.

Governance, Compliance and Reporting

• Ensuring robust financial governance and documentation across investment structures.
• Supporting the Head of Tax, Chief Financial Officer and partners with financial information and analysis.
• Maintaining relationships with administrators, bankers and other service providers.
• Assisting with board reporting and attend quarterly investment board meetings where required.