A prestigious private family office in Marylebone London is looking for an experienced Senior Management Accountant. This role offers a unique opportunity to support the financial management of a diverse portfolio of residential and retail assets as the organization embarks on a new phase of development and asset management. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping financial strategy bringing strong technical accounting skills and an entrepreneurial mindset.
Key responsibilities include managing accurate financial reporting preparing consolidated financial statements in line with IFRS and other standards and ensuring efficient cash management and financial health tracking for multiple SPVs. The role involves overseeing VAT returns supporting forecasting and coordinating with external auditors for smooth and timely audits. You will also assist with cash monitoring across the group working with banking partners to ensure compliance with facility agreements.
This role involves crossfunctional collaboration across disciplines like treasury HR and company secretarial services. We seek a proactive individual capable of improving processes fostering financial discipline and supporting ad hoc financial projects as needed.
Requirements
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate is ACA ACCA or CIMAqualified with strong expertise in IFRS and FRS. Experience in financial reporting taxation audit management and the real estate industry is preferred. Strong communication skills and familiarity with Xero software are beneficial.
This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package. If you are a skilled accountant ready for a dynamic role in a prestigious setting we would love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities: Financial Processes Management: Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. Assist in monitoring management approvals for fund transfers and payments and monthly reports on the financial health of each SPV. Contribute to the implementation of banking best practices and process improvements. Financial Statements and Reporting: Assist with the preparation of consolidated financial statements, ensuring compliance with IFRS and other relevant standards. Drive improvements in the efficiency of the financial close process. Monitor intercompany balances fund requirements and outstanding payments. Audit and Compliance: Assist with the external audit process in compliance with British accounting standards (FRS and IFRS). Ensure audits are conducted in compliance with standards and assist as needed with annual and semi-annual forecasts. Handle quarterly VAT returns. Proactively engage with external auditors for timely resolution of issues. Technical Accounting Expertise: Stay updated on real estate industry trends and economic developments. Monitor changes in accounting regulations, assess their impact, and implement necessary changes. Internal Controls and Improvement: Foster a culture of financial discipline, accountability, and continuous improvement. Ensure adherence to internal controls. Treasury Assist with monitoring cash balances across the group and identifying any potential funding shortfalls. Proactively engage and maintain relationships with banking contacts and assist with the provision of financial information when sourcing external debt. Prepare the information required for the quarterly bank reporting. Ensure timely reporting for each SPV and ensure adherence to Income Cover and Loan to Value ratios in accordance with Facility Agreements. Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Work across disciplines and countries in accounting, treasury management, HR, and company secretarial services. Utilise financial know-how to improve processes and increase efficiency. Ad Hoc Projects: Assist in various financial projects and assignments as required. Financial Processes Management: Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. Assist in monitoring management approvals for fund transfers and payments and monthly reports on the financial health of each SPV. Contribute to the implementation of banking best practices and process improvements. Financial Statements and Reporting: Assist with the preparation of consolidated financial statements, ensuring compliance with IFRS and other relevant standards. Drive improvements in the efficiency of the financial close process. Monitor inter-company balances fund requirements and outstanding payments. Audit and Compliance: Assist with the external audit process in compliance with British accounting standards (FRS and IFRS). Ensure audits are conducted in compliance with standards and assist as needed with annual and semi-annual forecasts. Handle quarterly VAT returns. Proactively engage with external auditors for timely resolution of issues. Technical Accounting Expertise: Stay updated on real estate industry trends and economic developments. Monitor changes in accounting regulations, assess their impact, and implement necessary changes. Internal Controls and Improvement: Foster a culture of financial discipline, accountability, and continuous improvement. Ensure adherence to internal controls. Treasury Assist with monitoring cash balances across the group and identifying any potential funding shortfalls. Proactively engage and maintain relationships with banking contacts and assist with the provision of financial information when sourcing external debt. Prepare the information required for the quarterly bank reporting. Ensure timely reporting for each SPV and ensure adherence to Income Cover and Loan to Value ratios in accordance with Facility Agreements. Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Work across disciplines and countries in accounting, treasury management, HR, and company secretarial services. Utilise financial know-how to improve processes and increase efficiency. Ad Hoc Projects: Assist in various financial projects and assignments as required.
Education
Qualifications: ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified Strong technical accounting expertise, particularly with IFRS and FRS. Proven experience in financial reporting, taxation, and audit management. Ability to understand and analyse financial information. Knowledge of real estate industry trends and developments. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Ability to work across different disciplines and geographies. Proficiency in managing external auditors and ensuring compliance w