Property Investment Project Accountant/VP recruitment

Our client, a leading investment firm, is seeking a Property Investment Project Accountant/VP to work within theirEdinburghteam. The Property Investment Accountant/VP will map and test the processes, procedures, and controls for the property fund target operating model. They will also ensure operational readiness for go-live which will include documentation and delivery of training materials. Post migration the role holder will be responsible for the daily property and unit trust accounting.

Responsibilities of the Property Investment Project Accountant/VP:

- Responsible for management of production of all Property Fund Documentation

- Detailed end to end process maps for each process required to support the property fund

- Production of detailed end to end operational procedures for the property fund

- Detailed operational controls documentation covering end to end process for each process

- Identification and delivery of training requirements into BAU

- Receiving and reviewing details of new properties, property redevelopments, new tenants, leases, and property expenditure and ensuring inputting of these details on the system and ledger are accurate and complete

- Performing all accounting for property transactions and related operating expenditure

- Calculation and posting of property prepayments and accruals.

- Accounting for a large volume of property operating leases

- Monthly reconciliation of the Property Accounting records to the managing agents

- Completion of VAT return

- Ensure the fund prices are accurate and released in line with KPIs and SLAs.

Background of the Property Investment Project Accountant/VP:

- Experience working directly within a property investment and accounting capacity

- Hands on experience with all aspects of commercial property investment including rental revenues

- Qualified/Part Qualified accountant (or relevant work experience) required for this role

- Strong accounting background (understanding of sales/purchase ledgers and VAT requirements)

- Experience working within a project capacity preferable but not essential

- Desire to work within a large global investment firm

This is a permanent Monday to Friday role for a Property Investment Project Accountant/VP paying an excellent salary plus bonus and benefits.