Senior Fund Accountant - 12 month FTC
Senior Fund Accountant - 12 month FTC
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Job Description
Whats in it for you
This exciting opportunity will give the Senior Fund Accountant full ownership of finance and reporting for three institutional real estate funds. This person will be building thorough knowledge of the funds assigned to them and becoming a key point of contact for stakeholders including investment teams fund administrators external joint venture finance teams and external investors. The role will also support the launch of a fourth fund in the retirement rentals sector.
This role will be suitable for a selfstarter comfortable working predominantly individually but also on projects or collaboratively within a team and someone who will be able to demonstrate strong organisational skills to manage the requirements of multiple funds simultaneously. As they will be working closely with the Investment Management teams and will have exposure to institutional investors the successful candidate will need to be adaptable demonstrate strong technical skills and be ready to manage a wide range of stakeholder relationships.
The team:
This role sits within the Octopus Real Estate finance team with responsibility for managing fund accounting and transaction support across the retirement and affordable housing funds.
What will you be doing
Commercial
Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of assigned funds and a strong working knowledge of their portfolios and fund structures. As well as supporting with the launch of a new retirement rentals fund.
Maintaingood working relationships with the investment teams fund administrators auditors tax advisors and other teams both within Octopus and externally ensuring that Finance play a leading role in ensuring the seamless management of the funds including supporting theinvestment teams on transactions.
Reporting
Liaise with and manage the relationship withthe administrators and external joint venture finance teams to maintain accurate books and records for the funds at all times and ensure reporting is delivered to the funds deadlines.
Own the complete regulatory reporting cycle for assigned funds ensuring timely delivery of highquality statutory reports including annual accounts filings tax filings REIT compliance reporting andFCA reporting as required for the funds.
Input into quarterly fund reports and board reports.
Other
Be the key point of contact on the funds for internal stakeholders including Finance Director Head of Finance Fund Managers and Investment Directors.
Critically review all existing processes being confident to suggest and where relevant implement enhanced and automated processes to drive efficiency throughout the team.
Qualifications :
Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent).
Institutional fund accounting experience with exposure to financial services and/or real estate essential.
Proven track record of delivering results.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate good interpersonal skills and the ability to quickly build relationships within their team and across departments.
Previous experience with the REIT regime would be an advantage.
We encourage you to apply even if you dont tick every box. Whats the worst that can happen
This role will evolve as we grow and develop. So if you are looking for a challenge in a fast paced and dynamic business we can deliver on that.
Additional Information :
What we offer
Untracked holiday
Hybrid working our people spend 3 days a week in the office
Anchor (our wellness hub) which includes Headspace one to one coaching through Wellness Cloud Digital GP Shout & more
Our Values
At our core we believe that how a company behaves is just as important as what it does. Thats why we chose to become an accredited B Corp (the equivalent of a Fairtrade coffee stamp but for companies) and to change our Articles of Association so that the interests all our stakeholders employees customers communities environment and shareholders are considered in every decision we make.
We are committed to building a workplace where diversity is valued and inclusion is a priority. By providing equal opportunities for growth and development we embrace and celebrate all races genders religions sexual orientations ages disabilities and socioeconomic backgrounds. We believe teams achieve their best when every member feels safe respected and empowered to be their authentic selves.
Were proud to be disability confident and are committed to supporting candidates with a disability including neurodiversity and mental health conditions throughout the recruitment process. Applicants are welcome to optin to the disability confident scheme as part of our application process. If you require any adjustments to the interview process well be happy to accommodate where possible.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Contract
Employment Type
Contract
