Portfolio Accountant – Real Estate London. £85,000 plus 25% Bonus

An established real estate asset manager with a multi-billion-pound UK and European portfolio is seeking a commercially focused Portfolio Accountant to partner with Asset Management and oversee the full financial lifecycle of assets — from acquisition through to exit.

This is a high-exposure role within a matrix structure, acting as the key financial lead across stakeholders, third-party providers and senior management.

Key Responsibilities

• Review property reporting packs prepared by local service providers
• Oversee bookkeeping and ensure compliance with IFRS and UK GAAP
• Monitor NOI, capex, intercompany reconciliations and debt covenants
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes
• Coordinate statutory accounts and audit processes
• Prepare and review consolidations and group reporting

Cash & Treasury Management

• Approve payments and oversee cash flow management
• Manage distributions and cash repatriation to investors
• Monitor debt facilities and liaise with banks and agents
• Provide financial analysis to Asset Management
• Support acquisitions, disposals and asset onboarding
• Manage third-party relationships and performance

Tax & Compliance

• Liaise with external tax advisors on structuring and compliance
• Review VAT/CIS returns and ensure SPV filing compliance
• Support risk management and continuous improvement initiatives

Candidate Profile

• 2+ years PQE (or 5+ years relevant experience)
• Real estate, fund or portfolio accounting background
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP
• Confident working with external providers and senior stakeholders
• Proficient in Excel and accounting systems (Yardi essential)

A hands‑on, detail‑driven professional with strong ownership mindset and the ability to operate effectively under pressure will thrive in this role.

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