Job Description
Assistant Finance Manager
£60,000 - 65,000 plus bonus & benefits
Hybrid, Central London
We are partnered exclusively with a real estate investment trust looking to expand their finance team in London with a recently qualified financial accountant. The successful candidate will lead financial system optimisation, ensure smooth integration with existing processes, and provide accurate financial management and reporting.
Key Responsibilities:
* Spearhead the implementation Yardi and the optimisation of systems to streamline financial and property management operations liaising with internal and external teams
* Prepare and analyse monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements
* Conduct variance analysis against budgets and forecasts, identifying areas for improvement
* Ensure strict adherence to IFRS, GAAP, and other relevant accounting standards
* Assist in the creation of monthly and quarterly budgets and forecasts.
* Build and maintain financial models to aid strategic planning and decision-making
* Work closely with auditors to ensure accurate and timely statutory account reporting
* Maintain compliance with all regulatory and legal financial requirements
* Provide financial oversight for property development and repositioning projects, with a focus on PBSAs and BTRs
* Support financial planning and analysis for new construction and redevelopment initiatives
* Collaborate with development teams to assess financial feasibility and profitability
* Identify opportunities for efficiency improvements in financial operations
* Develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders
Key Requirements:
* Chartered accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
* Degree in Accounting/ Finance, or a related field
* Relevant experience in financial accounting and reporting from practice or industry
* Knowledge of Real estate development and construction, particularly in PBSAs and BTRs
* ERP system implementation is a big plus
* Experience in property repositioning strategies and financial analysis of development projects
* Experience in financial modelling and data analytics is highly desirable
If this sounds like you, apply ASAP!