Interim Financial Accountant (Real Estate)

London - 5 days in office (6 months)

£400 - £450 p/day

We have exclusively partnered with a fantastic REIT in their search for an Interim Financial Accountant. The successful incumbent will oversee financial reporting, capital activity, and operational accounting across a portfolio of real estate joint ventures and development entities. This role is well suited to a qualified accountant who is comfortable managing complex fund flows, working with external partners, and supporting a broad range of internal teams. A strong eye for detail, a proactive mindset, and the ability to work to tight deadlines are essential.

Key responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual partnership financial statements in line with FRS 102 and IFRS (US GAAP exposure beneficial).
• Manage the flow of financial information between operating partners, business partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Perform monthly data uploads and reconciliations of operating partners submissions within Yardi.
• Review operator financial reports, conducting variance analysis and investigating discrepancies.
• Prepare and maintain supporting workpapers and execute monthly internal control procedures.
• Consolidate financial and operational data for reporting, forecasting, and performance analysis.
• Calculate and process monthly distributions to business partners, ensuring accuracy and compliance with agreements.
• Assist with tax reporting and compliance, including preparation of data for external advisors.
• Support internal and external audits, providing documentation and resolving queries efficiently.
• Maintain accurate balance sheet reconciliations, including cash, investments, and partner capital accounts.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance reporting accuracy, controls, and efficiency.

Skills & Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent).
• 1-3 years of experience in public accounting or a corporate finance/accounting environment preferred.
• Exposure to fund flows, drawdowns, capital calls, or joint-venture reporting is highly beneficial.
• Working knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS is required
• Experience with Yardi and US GAAP is highly beneficial.

This is an urgent requirement, and applicant should be available at short notice

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