Accountant - Asset Manager Services (Real Estate- Closed Ended)

Purpose of the Job

Advance your accounting career by working on a diverse portfolio of semi-complex to complex clients across multiple jurisdictions. In this role, you'll deepen your technical expertise in financial reporting, management accounting and client service while supporting the delivery of high-quality accounting solutions. You'll work closely with clients, auditors and colleagues to produce accurate and insightful financial information, contribute to the successful completion of audits and help develop junior team members through coaching and guidance. This is an excellent opportunity to broaden your exposure to different structures and accounting frameworks while building your leadership and client management capabilities within a collaborative professional environment.

Main Responsibilities

• Produce and review financial statements, management accounts and supporting working papers in accordance with relevant accounting standards and client requirements.
• Review accounting records, bookkeeping entries and reconciliations to ensure accuracy, completeness and high-quality financial reporting.
• Oversee the preparation and review of VAT returns and other regulatory reporting obligations.
• Partner with auditors and internal stakeholders to support the timely completion of audits and resolution of accounting queries.
• Provide technical support across client engagements and contribute to ad hoc projects and business initiatives.
• Support a portfolio of clients across various jurisdictions, delivering consistent, high-quality accounting services and meeting agreed deadlines.
• Guide and develop Junior and Assistant Accountants through coaching, knowledge sharing and day-to-day technical support.
• Work closely with management to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and enhance the efficiency and quality of service delivery.

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Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• ACCA or ACA qualified, or qualified through significant relevant accounting, audit or financial services experience.
• At least 3-4 years' experience preparing client accounts, financial statements and management reporting within a professional services, private equity, real estate, corporate or financial services environment.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including IFRS; exposure to UK GAAP and other accounting frameworks would be advantageous.
• Excellent analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage priorities and maintain high standards of accuracy and quality.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to collaborate effectively with clients, auditors and colleagues at all levels.
• Desirable: Experience with Navision, eFront or similar accounting platforms, together with a passion for mentoring and developing junior team members.

All staff are expected to embody our core values that underpin everything that we do and that reflect the skills and behaviours we all need to be successful.  These are:

• We are CLIENT CENTRIC – Clients are at the centre of our world, and we’re committed to providing expertise and specialist solutions to meet their most complex challenges.
• We are AMBITIOUS – We aim high. We think and act globally, seizing every opportunity to delight our clients and support our colleagues - wherever in the world they may be.
• We are AGILE – We act on our initiative to get things done for our clients. Our independence gives us the flexibility and freedom to keep things simple, efficient and effective.
• We are COLLABORATIVE – With a curious mindset, we ask the right questions to get to the right solution, for our clients faster. We collaborate to win together and share our successes.
• We are ETHICAL – We behave with integrity at all times and assume positive intent, building trust through responsible actions and honest relationships.

Equal Opportunities for Everyone

Please let us know if there’s anything we can do to make the process easier for you. You can reach us at [email protected].

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status.