Financial Controller - London

OUR CLIENT is a growing niche sector, specialist who outsources the financial and accounting functions for a select real estate client base. As both they and their clients continue to expand, they are now looking to take on a qualified accountant to work closely with their finance manager in reporting to a variety of clients and on their funds. You will be working in a team of 8in the client's offices.

THE ROLE: This will entail:

• Overseeing three funds with assets under management in excess of one billion pounds.
• Assuming responsibility for all reporting requirements, including year-end accounts (IFRS and UKGAAP), quarterly bank reporting, investor and JV reporting.
• Working closely with clients to understand their business.
• Performing analysis of financial information and working closely with the client in delivering financial information.
• Preparing management accounts for smaller deals.
• Assisting the financial manager in performing review of management accounts.

THE PERSON - You will ideally be a qualified accountant ACA/ACCA from a practice background with specific reporting experience gained in a real estate/property environment. You should definitely have previous UKGAAP and IFRS exposure (incl. FRS 102). Additionally, strong Excel skills are important as is Sage experience. You will have previous experience managing and you should thrive working in a team whilst also being able to drive forward your own work. This position offers career progression for the right person.

OUR SPECIALISM

Based in Mayfair in London, Trident are a specialist, boutique real estate recruitment consultancy who identify talent in 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 for 25 years and with over 75 years of experience at partner level, we are a consultancy with the breadth and depth of knowledge of the various trends facing the property industry, so essential in the light of continuing changes in global real estate, private equity and fund management.

We believe in working in the capacity of partner with both candidates and clients alike, working in synergy with them and growing organically, acting with ethical integrity every step of the way. A proven consultancy, driven by the changing market, who can add real value, both vertically and strategically and who are able to make a real difference by identifying real talent.

We can offer both global and local market expertise and successful solutions for unique, complex and difficult recruitment remits. Our team of experienced consultants can not only help identify your next career move and challenge but also offer objective consulting opinion and guidance on interviewing, market trends and salary benchmarking.

CONTACT US

If you are looking for a new job or a career change within the real estate sector - Trident are always keen to hear from quality candidates, both from the property industry and other sector disciplines, ready to rise to a new career challenge. Our service to candidates is based on professionalism, a dedication to understanding your career needs and total confidentiality and discretion.