Job Title: Assistant Accountant
Location: London
Salary: Up to £50,000
Contract: Full-time, Monday-Friday (Friday from home)

Highlights:

• Join a growing real estate investment management platform with over £900m in assets under management
• Excellent career advancement opportunities in a recently established, expanding business
• Comprehensive benefits package including 7-8% pension contributions and BUPA healthcare

About the opportunity

An established real estate investment management platform is seeking a Finance Analyst to join their growing finance team in London. Founded in December 2023, this innovative company manages over £900m across 22 mandates and employs approximately 35 staff across five offices in the UK and Europe.

What makes the role exceptional

This position offers genuine career development prospects within a rapidly growing company. You'll gain valuable exposure to various aspects of real estate finance across both Jersey and Luxembourg structures whilst receiving strong support for professional development, including study assistance. Working directly with the Director of Finance, you'll play a crucial role in supporting key investment mandates in a collaborative environment.

Key responsibilities

• Preparation and review of quarterly management accounts in line with IFRS & FRS 102
• Daily management of invoice processes for assigned funds
• Preparation of management fee calculations according to fund documentation
• Analysing capital expenditure and preparing capital statements for investors
• Preparing, reviewing and submitting VAT returns (UK and Luxembourg)
• Assisting with asset acquisition/disposal in collaboration with investment teams
• Supporting annual statutory accounts preparation and audit processes
• Identifying and implementing process improvements in financial reporting

Requirements

• 2+ years of accounting experience (either in practice or industry)
• Strong IT and Excel skills (knowledge of Yardi and BI software beneficial)
• Excellent analytical abilities and attention to detail
• Ability to work accurately while under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Strong communication skills and team-oriented approach
• Problem-solving aptitude and adaptability in a fast-paced environment

Rewards and benefits

• Competitive salary up to £50,000
• Generous pension contribution
• BUPA healthcare and critical illness insurance
• Life assurance
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Professional development support
• Hybrid working with Fridays from home

We are an equal opportunities recruiter, valuing diversity and inclusion and welcoming applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background.

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter to deverellsmith, who are acting as the strategic recruitment partner for this search.