Senior Accountant - Real Estate Investment - OUR CLIENT is an established, well-funded international real estate investment and asset management firm with a portfolio of high-quality assets in prime global locations. Based in London, this is an opportunity for a recently qualified Senior Accountant to join a growing finance team within an established investment platform that has genuine international reach.

The Role

An opportunity has arisen for a recently qualified Senior Accountant to join the finance team. You will play a key role in the accurate and timely delivery of financial reporting, accounting and control processes across the business, with broad exposure to management accounts, general ledger, tax, audit and financial analysis. You will also help drive continuous improvement in finance processes and controls.

Key responsibilities for the Senior Accountant include:

• Financial reporting: Own the preparation of monthly management accounts, quarterly and annual financial statements, and support month-end and year-end close.
• General ledger and controls: Maintain accurate financial records, prepare balance sheet reconciliations, review journals and oversee key accounting processes.
• Tax and compliance: Support VAT, corporation tax and other relevant tax filings, statutory reporting and regulatory compliance.
• Audit: Coordinate audit schedules, provide supporting documentation and respond to auditor queries.
• Financial analysis: Produce financial reports and analysis to support management decision-making.
• Process improvement: Identify opportunities to improve accounting efficiency, reporting accuracy and internal controls.
• Stakeholder engagement: Work closely with colleagues, investment teams and senior management, providing reliable financial information and support as required.

The Person

You will be a recently qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with 4–5 years’ relevant experience (maximum 6–7 years in total). Experience gained in a real estate, corporate finance or similar environment is ideal / preferred. You will bring:

• Strong technical accounting skills, including financial reporting, general ledger accounting, reconciliations and month-end close.
• Experience preparing financial statements and supporting external audits.
• A sound understanding of tax compliance and statutory reporting.
• Strong Excel skills and experience using accounting systems or ERP platforms.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisation and numerical ability.
• A proactive, hands-on approach, with the judgement and confidence to take ownership of responsibilities and meet reporting deadlines.

Experience within real estate investment, asset management or a related property environment would be advantageous.

Benefits

• Private medical insurance
• Pension
• 30 days’ holiday
• Hybrid working (normally four days in the office per week)
• London West End office location

This is an excellent opportunity for a recently qualified accountant looking to develop their experience within an established international real estate investment and asset management business.

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