Senior Accounting Manager Real Estate

Our clients a well estblished, leading Fund and Corporate Services company, are expanding and seeking now to appoint a Senior Manager. You will act as a senior manager, overseeing the delivery of world-class financial reporting services to a portfolio of real estate funds clients and to drive improved business performance, measured through both top-line growth but also efficiency and operational improvement and reduction of risk. To provide a source of technical knowledge and experience for all of the team. Your Duties will include Oversight of accounting teams People line management Responsibility for the financial management of the team Ensure team adherence to internal company procedures Development/enhancement of team specific procedures Responsibility for a portfolio of clients (including complex and crown jewel clients) Reviewing and signing off on capital activity (drawdowns, distributions etc) and statements Manage the timely and accurate production of monthly, quarterly and annual financial and management reports by the team Ensure financial statements prepared are in line with IFRS/UK GAAP or other appropriate standards Liaise with auditors in respect of the financial audit of client entities as required Attend client meetings in respect of accounting matters as required Liaise with new clients, business introducers and intermediaries Assist with the client acceptance process for new clients Leads and drives business change including driving adoption of FIS Investran Involvement with Group projects as either a member of a committee or as team leader Development of training Coach team in relation to client activities and Gen II procedures Coach team in relation to time management, financial management and prioritisation skills Ensure all clients invoiced correct frequency and correct amount Monitor and develop strategies to improve recoverability and profitability Ensure fee arrangements are appropriate and remain so Monitor and manage aged debts for team Prioritising own and team workflow Dealing with matters in a timely manner You will need: Recognised accounting qualification (ACCA or ACA) Sound academic background 10 years’ experience working within real estate or fund accounting Comprehensive and detailed understanding and knowledge of the local finance industry legislation and regulatory requirements in which operated. Excellent understanding of client financial reporting Performance management of a team Good knowledge and understanding of current industry, legislation and regulation and working practices Exceptional knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP and a good understanding of other appropriate accounting standards Experience of managing the preparation of NAV calculations and capital statements FIS Investran and Yardi* Operating within an ISAE-3402 Control Framework* In Return: A competitive salary, excellent benefits and career progression are on offer. This role is based from southampton and does not offer sponsorship