Interim Fund Accountant £450pd

Role: Interim Fund Accountant

Rate: £450 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35)

Client: FTSE 100 Financial Services

Location: Hybrid working from home and in London 2-3 days per week.

Duration: To May 2026

A FTSE 100 Financial Services organisation are seeking an interim Fund Accountant to join their Property Fund Finance team, which manages the financial operations of a large portfolio of UK property funds.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the financial control and oversight of significant real estate investments, working closely with external service providers and internal teams.

The Role

Reporting to the Manager, Property Fund Finance, you will be responsible for:

• Fund Oversight & Reporting: Reviewing reporting packs, ensuring accuracy and quality.

• Fund Control: Preparing and reviewing cashflow forecasts, budgets, and variance analysis.

• Governance & Investor Reporting: Reviewing investor returns, drafting financial oversight memos, and preparing materials for board meetings.

• Group & Regulatory Reporting: Overseeing group consolidation, statutory accounts, and regulatory submissions.

• Transactions: Supporting the onboarding of new acquisitions, internal financing, and liaising with tax advisors.

• Control Environment: Maintaining robust procedures, checklists, and compliance standards.

• Collaboration: Working with colleagues across fund management, asset management, and external stakeholders including administrators, auditors, and property managers.

Requirements:

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification (or equivalent).

• Strong technical accounting skills with experience in financial control and oversight.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; knowledge of Yardi Voyager is an advantage.

• Confidence in communicating complex financial information to senior stakeholders.

• Attention to detail, analytical mindset, and a proactive approach.

• Real estate accounting experience is desirable.

This is an urgent requirement - if interested, please apply asap and any questions, email claire.shipman@1st-executive.com