The job holder will have responsibility for supervising a team of Fund Accountants and ensuring that all fund accounting and fund valuation reporting is completed in an efficient and productive manner and that all fund financial controls are followed. This will involve accounting for all financial transactions required to prepare fund valuations and providing first drafts of annual statutory accounts. This is a hands on role and will require a strong technical knowledge and an ability to apply this knowledge on a practical basis. 

The role requires liaison with members of the senior management team, managing agents, asset management and external advisors and supervision of staff.

Fund Accounting, reporting and valuation

• Maintenance and control of primary accounting records;
• Ensuring all reporting deadlines are met;
• Perform daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly fund valuation and accounting (as required)
• Perform reviews of primary accounting records, ensuring controls and procedures are followed managing the resolution of complex issues.
• Preparation of NAV statements and investor reporting packs
• Assisting with preparation of annual statutory accounts in line appropriate accounting standards;
• Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations;
• Liaising with external lawyers, auditors, Business Partners, Fund and Asset Managers;
• Production of property fund data;
• Preparation of VAT returns;
• Cash management including arranging payments, managing investor drawdowns and monitoring liquidity;
• Ensuring adequate finance procedures are in place and implementing improved procedures where necessary;
• Ensuring compliance with all fund, company and regulatory procedures and standards;
• Support to fund and asset managers with any valuation and accounting queries. Liaising with managing agents, auditors, lawyers and trustees

Team Supervision

• Supervise, engage and develop Fund Accountants to produce a productive and high quality team
• Ensure team proficiency through pro-active performance management.
• Proactively identify training and development needs of staff which provide a focus for delivery in line with department objectives and Ops strategy

Experience

• Academic Qualifications: Degree or equivalent experience is preferred;
• Professional: Qualified (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) or equivalent experience is preferred;
• Solid fund accounting knowledge and experience of property investment industry;
• Experience of team supervision and management is preferred
• Specialist knowledge / skills:
• IFRS knowledge;
• Excel intermediate;
• Experience with accounting for VAT, property taxes
• Strategic and focused approach to delivery and continuous improvement;
• Collaborative and personalised approach to service commitment;
• Evidence of effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders;
• Flexible, adaptable and able to multi-task in a fast paced and changeable environment;
• Strong analytical and numerical skills; and
• Ability to work as part of team.

Competence / Characteristics

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organisational skills
• Ability to work to tight deadlines
• Ability to interpret financial data quickly and accurately
• Positive, enthusiastic approach
• Pro-active
• Self starter
• Dynamic, vibrant style

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Whatever your role, we reward ability, performance and attitude with a package that looks after all the things that are important to you. Our employees have a wide range of benefits including a generous pension scheme, life assurance, at least 22 days’ (with potential to rise to 25 days) holiday, performance related bonuses, a variety of share schemes, discounts at both a huge range of high street stores and our own great products, your hard work will be rewarded when you join us.