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Senior Portfolio Accountant

Senior Portfolio Accountant

  • Location:

    London

  • Salary:

    £60000 to £70000

  • Contact:

    Michael Bentil

  • Contact email:

    m.bentil@falmouthfairfax.com

  • Contact phone:

    +44 (0)20 3854 3873

  • Job ref:

    425

  • Published:

    11 days ago

  • Expiry date:

    2024-12-26

We've partnered with a leading international property development, investment, and asset management company based in London, and they're on the lookout for a Senior Portfolio Accountant (International Portfolio) to join their team. Our client has an impressive portfolio of prestigious office and retail properties spread across the UK, Continental Europe, and Australia.

 

Remuneration:

£60,000 - £70,000

 

The Role:

The role involves comprehensive ownership of property-level accounting and collaboration across various disciplines. It offers exposure to accounting practices, regulations, and corporate governance in different jurisdictions, specifically Australia and Poland. This fixed-term opportunity is ideal for a dedicated professional with financial accounting experience in the property sector, who will contribute to the portfolio's strategy and planning. 

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Review and manage quarterly property and corporate financial reports, ensuring compliance and addressing any errors with agents.

  • Maintain schedules for monthly and quarterly reviews to adhere to accounting standards and monitor portfolio cash needs through regular funding assessments.

  • Oversee reconciliations, including bank statements, project costs, and rental agreements, to ensure alignment with relevant reports.

  • Collaborate with asset managers to review annual budgets and business plans, preparing corporate components as necessary.

  • Draft quarterly board papers and coordinate the preparation of the board book with the finance manager while ensuring compliance with internal controls for audits.

  • Manage the year-end audit process, working with external auditors to address queries and meet required timelines, while also overseeing corporate administration and legal filings.

  • Support the finance team with financial reviews, tax advice, and general project-related duties, fostering relationships with agents and external advisors.

Requirement:

  • Qualified Accountant with post-qualification experience  

  • Strong organisational skills  

  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and inquiry skills  

  • Proficient in MS Excel and modeling; Word skills are a plus

  • Willingness to travel overseas as required  

  • Previous experience with non-UK based organizations is an advantage

For further information on this opportunity please click the apply link or contact +44 (0)20 3854 3873 or m.bentil@falmouthfairfax.com