Financial Controller (Real Estate – UK Portfolio)-London
Ref: (Ref: U21K863 )
Salary: £ 65,000 - 80,000
Specialist Area: Property Accountant
Type: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Build. Control. Own It.
OUR CLIENT is a privately held real estate investment firm based in the US, with over 3 decades track record and ~1 million sq. ft. under management across the UK and US. They are known for smart acquisitions, sharp asset management, and value-driven enhancements in office real estate. As a powerhouse in transatlantic real estate, they are now seeking a seasoned Financial Controller to take full charge of financial operations across their UK portfolio. You will be a ‘hands-on’ expert with extensive experience at asset level across commercial / office real estate who thrives in the detail and is comfortable being the go-to finance lead in a lean, high-performing team
The role of Financial Controller will include the following key areas:
* End-to-end property-level accounting: from rent rolls to tenant ledgers and arrears.
* Service charge mastery: budgets, reconciliations, apportionments—done right.
* Tax and compliance: UK VAT, capital allowances, withholding and corp tax—with external advisor oversight.
* Hands-on financial reporting: prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual accounts under UK GAAP/IFRS.
* Audit & statutory filing leadership: drive year-end processes across UK SPVs.
* CAPEX & development accounting: track refurb spend, recover charges, and capitalise correctly.
* Controls & systems: maintain high-integrity reporting in a lean family office environment.
* Stakeholder engagement: work closely with asset managers, property managers, and surveyors.