OUR CLIENTis an ambitious, well-capitalised, pan-European specialist private equity real estate investment company. They have a proven track record of delivery within the real estate sector and focusses on investment and asset management of commercial real estate across Europe. They seek to appointa newly qualified accountant(ACCA /ACA) to join their notable Finance and Operations team. This is a very varied role working on commercial finance and fund accounting workstreams on their Flagship Funds; which require an entrepreneurial, hard-working and growth mindset.

THE ROLE REQUIREMENTS for the Analyst Fund Accounting position:

• Overseeing timely, accurate management accounts for SPVs and fund consolidation in local GAAP and US GAAP reporting.
• Reviewing balance sheet reconciliations, income statements and cashflow statements accordingly for SPVs.
• Managing the business cashflow and optimising working capital requirements for each SPV.
• Liaising with external auditors to prepare statutory accounts.
• Managing relationships with account holding banks and reporting on covenants.
• Managing budgets and forecasting.
• Debt covenant preparation.
• Implementing drawdowns / capital statements.
• Investor relations with limited partners on accounting and capital drawdowns.
• Assisting with portfolio management / returns analysis.
• Monitoring asset performance vs. underwriting.
• Co-ordinating and liaising with external company directors to manage the administration of group entities.
• Implementing, reviewing and improving financial processes and systems.
• Liaising with and preparing tax reporting (VAT, corporate) and liaising with tax consultants to structure vehicles and implement guidance.
• Paying bills and organising accounts payables and receivables.

THE PERSON and SKILL REQUIREMENTS for the Analyst Fund Accounting position:

• Newly qualified ACA/ACCA qualification (or equivalent).
• 3-4 years accounting exp gained within the Real Estate or Private Equity Real Estate (PERE) sector client side or at an Administrator.
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint, with hands-on experience using property systems (eg Yardi, MRI etc).
• Fluency in French, German, Dutch, or Italian would be an additional advantage.
• Highly motivated and resilient, with a proven ability to thrive in fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and collaborative environment.

BENEFITS:

• Hybrid – target 4 days in.
• Discretionary bonus*.
• Top tier BUPA health / dental.
• Critical illness and income protection insurance.
• Travel insurance.
• Cycle to work.
• Pension contribution.
• Childcare salary sacrifice.

*Bonuses are competitive and depends on candidate experience.

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OUR SPECIALISM

Based in Mayfair in London, Trident are a specialist, boutique real estate recruitment consultancy who identifytalentin property, finance and accounting.

As a market leader we offer innovative, flexible and tailor made holistic solutions to the global real estate markets.

OUR APPROACH

Established in 1987 and with over 35 years of consulting, Trident International is an industry-leading boutique recruitment consultancy, offering a comprehensive suite of recruitment solutions with an emphasis on financial and professional recruitment for the global real estate market.

We are a consultancy with a clear vision - our mission being to match the best market talent to the right organisation, helping to drive both clients’ businesses and candidates’ careers forward.

Taking a holistic approach to recruitment, we have well over 100 years+ of sector experience across our Partners and Associates. Working in synergy with our clients, we partner with them as an extension of their team to attract and hire the best talent.

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