Interim Group Accountant
Posted Today by Absolute Recruit
£400 Per day
Undetermined
Hybrid
London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Interim Group Accountant involves supporting a multi-entity finance function within a real estate investment firm on a rolling contract. The position requires a qualified accountant with extensive fund finance experience, particularly in commercial real estate, to oversee and review financial processes and outputs. The successful candidate will manage cash flows, tax reporting, and investor relations while enhancing financial controls and systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Overseeing accurate management accounts for SPVs and consolidated fund structures under local GAAP and US GAAP
- Reviewing balance sheet reconciliations, income statements and cash flow statements for SPVs
- Managing fund and SPV cash flows, including optimisation of working capital
- Preparing and coordinating tax reporting (VAT, corporate tax) and liaising with external tax advisers
- Working closely with external directors and administrators to manage group entity administration
- Implementing, reviewing and enhancing financial processes, controls and systems
- Managing capital calls, drawdowns and distribution statements
- Acting as a key point of contact for investors on accounting queries and capital activity
- Supporting portfolio analysis, performance reporting and returns analysis
Key Skills:
- Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA)
- Strong experience in fund finance, gained either in-house or within a fund administrator
- Background within Investment Management, Commercial Real Estate or Infrastructure funds
- Proven exposure to NAV calculations, capital drawdowns, distributions and investor reporting
- Experience across both hands-on fund accounting and review / oversight responsibilities
Salary (Rate): £400 per day
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
A real estate investment firm seeks an experienced Group Consolidation Accountant to support a multi-entity finance function on a rolling contract.
Senior Fund Accountant – Commercial Real Estate 6–12 Month Contract | £400 per day London (Hybrid Working)
We are working with a leading commercial real estate asset manager who is seeking an experienced Senior Fund Accountant to support their growing fund platform on an initial 6–12 month contract. This role will suit a qualified accountant with strong fund finance experience, ideally within real estate, who is comfortable operating in a hands-on environment while also reviewing and overseeing work produced by administrators and junior team members.
Key Requirements:
- Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA)
- Strong experience in fund finance, gained either in-house or within a fund administrator
- Background within Investment Management, Commercial Real Estate or Infrastructure funds
- Proven exposure to NAV calculations, capital drawdowns, distributions and investor reporting
- Experience across both hands-on fund accounting and review / oversight responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
- Overseeing accurate management accounts for SPVs and consolidated fund structures under local GAAP and US GAAP
- Reviewing balance sheet reconciliations, income statements and cash flow statements for SPVs
- Managing fund and SPV cash flows, including optimisation of working capital
- Preparing and coordinating tax reporting (VAT, corporate tax) and liaising with external tax advisers
- Working closely with external directors and administrators to manage group entity administration
- Implementing, reviewing and enhancing financial processes, controls and systems
- Managing capital calls, drawdowns and distribution statements
- Acting as a key point of contact for investors on accounting queries and capital activity
- Supporting portfolio analysis, performance reporting and returns analysis
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Fund Accountant / Fund Controller specialist to join a high-quality real estate asset manager in a fast-paced international environment.