Job Description

A top tier investment management firm is looking for a bright, driven professional to join their Property Fund Accounting team to liaise with members of the senior management team, managing agents and external advisors.
Responsibilities

• Posting and reconciliation of cash;
• Preparation of NAV statements and investor reporting packs;
• Assisting with preparation of annual statutory accounts;
• 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;
• Cash management including arranging payments, managing investor drawdowns and monitoring liquidity;
• 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.

Requirements

• 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
• Experience with accounting for VAT, property taxes and service charges
• IFRS knowledge
• Evidence of effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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 • Experience with accounting for VAT, property taxes and service charges • IFRS knowledge • Evidence of effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders