Who we're looking for At CBRE Investment Accounting and Reporting Solutions ('CBRE IA&R') we are hiring for a Lead Fund Accountant to join our UK Team in Manchester. Reporting directly to the Fund Controller you will be responsible for service delivery to agreed portfolio of clients in line with agreed client specific service level agreements. In this role, as a Lead Fund Accountant for CBRE IA&R, you work in a successful and ambitious organisation that is leading in the Fund Accounting of Real Estate Funds, including open/closed ended direct funds, listed REITs, mutual funds investing in global real estate securities as well as private partnership and multi-manager funds. We also manage joint ventures and separate accounts meeting specific client investment requirements. You will join a team that provides core accounting services, plus investment/ product support to the real estate fund range in UK & Europe. Within CBRE IA&R, you will be challenged to develop yourself, to extend your knowledge and skills and to further improve and professionalise various processes within the company. What are going to be your main responsibilities? Produce Statutory Reporting, Investor Reporting, Board Papers, NAV Calculations, Income Distribution Calculations and Income Tax and VAT Returns for the UK, Ireland & Jersey Real Estate Funds or Special Purpose Vehicles where required. Ensure that appropriate records are maintained for entities and underlying assets on our Yardi system. Build, develop and maintain good working relationships between the team and its internal/external clients and suppliers With the support of senior team members, ensure that CBRE group policies are complied with and work to continue to refine of existing procedures/practices and processes. Provide oversight of loan administration and produce compliance reporting where required Provide oversight of and involvement in invoice authorisation and cash management operations Complete other ad-hoc projects and tasks from time to time What are we looking for? Qualified accountant (e.g. ACCA or CIMA) Previous experience of property accounting is preferred Previous experience of Yardi would be advantageous Experience of preparing financial statements under both FRS 102 and IFRS (both standalone and consolidated) Excellent computer skills - Microsoft Office Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal Strong analytical and critical thinking skills Focused on delivering solutions with agreed timeframes Ability to remain calm and in control when working under pressure What do we offer? International environment Competitive salary and bonus Employment benefits Permanent contract