Accountant
Real Estate Investment
Ref: HM53184
- Temporary & Contract
- Central London
- £70,000 - £75,000 depending on experience + benefits
Our client, a highly successful property group, is looking for an experienced Accountant to work in a broad role as part of a high-profile team. Reporting to the Financial Controller and working in a team of eight, the successful candidate will take ownership of accounting and management information as required for their relevant portfolio. Starting ASAP, this is a twelve-month FTC which is likely to lead to a permanent role.
Description
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Preparing quarterly reports and management accounting for the relevant portfolio.
- Looking after the general ledger for the relevant portfolio.
- Performing quarterly loan covenant compliance reporting.
- Evaluating the financial covenant of prospective tenants to assist Investment Managers with recommendations on security levels as required.
- Reporting directly to and working closely with the Financial Controller / Head of Finance in engaging with Investment Managers and stakeholders on the interpretation of quarterly and statutory reports.
- Communicating and engaging with external auditors in multiple jurisdictions.
- Assisting in the preparation of statutory accounts under UK GAAP and IFRS for UK and EU entities.
- Analysing property letting information and capital expenditure to understand cash and profit performance on the relevant portfolio.
Skills
- Qualified Accountant with previous experience in consolidations and corporate structures.
- Property experience is a distinct advantage.
- Ability to communicate with financial and non-financial people, and interpret data in a logical manner.
- Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively to build and maintain positive relationships.
- Must demonstrate commercial awareness and be able to prioritise tasks effectively.
Apply
To apply for this role, please use the Apply button, or alternatively, email your CV to Helen McKay: onlinejobs@walkerhamill.com quoting reference HM53184
Please note that due to the expected volume of applications, we will only be able to respond to those candidates whose experience matches the requirements of our client. We are sorry, but if you have not heard from us within the next ten days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Walker Hamill has been a specialist finance and strategy recruiter for over 30 years. We have an extensive client group, including major multinational listed organisations, private equity backed businesses and privately owned companies. We recruit across all sectors and have particularly strong client relationships in media, retail, pharma/biotech, technology, property/real estate, leisure and business services. Headquartered in London, we have additional offices in continental Europe. For more information, please see www.walkerhamill.com.