Average Fund Accountant salary in Central London

Equifind are supporting a UK&I–focused investor and developer of real estate assets. Their portfolio spans shopping and leisure centres, data centres, logistics assets and more.The business is in the process of closing several new deals, which has driven the need for additional reporting, operational support and stronger financial analysis. As a result, they’re looking to hire a Senior Fund Accountant to support the next phase of growth.This is a broad, hands-on role covering propco reporting across multiple investments, as well as involvement in the group holding-company finances. The business is still relatively young and very much in growth mode, so a roll-up-your-sleeves mindset is essential. You’ll work closely with the wider business — from the investment and asset management teams through to the Partners and investors.Key duties include:Preparation of monthly management accounts, including cash flow forecasting and analysis.Financial control across group, property and holding companies, working closely with external service providers and property managers.Revenue, cost and tenant arrears management.Oversight of loan administration, including loan schedules, interest payments and covenant reporting.Ownership of Yardi, including onboarding new mandates and ensuring accuracy and data integrity.Project and investment accounting support as required.Preparation of annual statutory accounts across group entities.Support on wider corporate finance matters, including VAT, corporation tax, audit and treasury.Ongoing improvement of financial controls, systems and processes to support growth.Application RequirementsQualified accounting qualification, is advantageous but not a prerequisitePrior experience in a financial or fund reporting role.Experience of working within a similar real estate investment group.Exceptional communication and presentation skills.Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and global environment.Strategic mindset with strong critical-thinking and decision-making capability.What’s on Offer£70,000–£80,000 base salary.Annual bonus plan.25 days’ annual leave.Employer pension contribution.Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.Collaborative and inclusive work environment.Employee assistance programmes and additional perks.

We are currently recruiting a Fund Controller for a highly acquisitive, boutique pan-European real estate investment manager.The Fund Controller role is based in the London office, which has c.25 professionals across Finance & Accounting, Investment & Asset Management, Fund Formation, and Investor Relations. The position offers strong exposure across the real estate platform and close collaboration with senior stakeholders.This is a broad and commercially focused role, working closely with the investment team across the full fund and asset lifecycle.Key responsibilities include:Partnering with the investment team to support complex transactions, acquisitions and exit strategiesSupporting strategic financial planning, including new fund launches, financing arrangements and treasury managementLeading the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements for private funds and SPVs, including NAV calculations, distributions and expense allocationsReviewing general ledgers and reporting packs produced by third-party administratorsPreparing investor, lender and internal reporting packsProducing and reviewing performance reporting, including IRR calculations, management fee and carried interest calculationsEnsuring compliance with IFRS or local GAAP, depending on jurisdictionPreparing consolidation entries for acquisitions, disposals, share purchases and refinancingsWorking closely with Asset Management to ensure alignment between operational data and accounting recordsMonitoring liquidity, capital calls and investor distributionsSupporting budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management for management entitiesTo be considered for this Fund Controller (Real Estate) opportunity, candidates should have:Accounting qualification (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)A strong academic backgroundProgressive experience within real estate finance, either in-house at a real estate investment manager, within audit, or with a third-party administratorThe ability to manage multiple deadlines and complex projects in a fast-paced environmentA collaborative mindset and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environmentTo register your interest and for immediate consideration, please Apply Now.

Equifind is supporting a boutique fund manager in the City of London specialising in the acquisition and management of European real estate assets. The business is now in fundraising mode for its third fund, with a strong deal pipeline for 2026.As part of this growth, they are future-proofing their support functions and have created a new role spanning Fund Control, Portfolio Management and FP&A functions. This is a great role for someone recently chartered looking to make their first move in to the industry.This hybrid position blends traditional fund control responsibilities with the opportunity to build and lead a new FP&A function. It offers broad exposure across fund operations, asset-level performance, and strategic financial analysis, making it ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.Key ResponsibilitiesFund Control & Financial OperationsOversee the financial management of multiple real estate funds, SPVs, and investment structures across Europe.Manage quarterly and annual fund reporting, including NAV calculations, investor reporting packs, and performance metrics.Coordinate external administrators, auditors, tax advisors, and other service providers.Ensure compliance with fund documentation, regulatory requirements, and internal controls.Review and challenge asset-level financials, valuations, and cash flow forecasts.Lead the consolidation and oversight of SPV accounts, including intercompany reconciliations and capital activity.FP&A & Commercial FinanceEstablish and develop a new FP&A capability for the platform, creating tools, models, and processes from the ground up.Build forward-looking financial models to support fundraising, capital deployment, and strategic decision-making.Partner with investment and asset management teams to analyse deal performance, sensitivities, and portfolio-level returns.Produce budgeting, forecasting, and scenario analysis for both fund-level and corporate-level planning.Support senior leadership with commercial insights, board materials, and investor presentations.Application RequirementsQualified chartered accountant (preferably audit-trained).A minimum of 2 years experience working within a similar real estate investment platform.Strong understanding of fund structures.Prior experience supporting budgeting and forecasting activities.Exceptional communication and presentation skills.Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and global environment.Strategic mindset with strong critical-thinking and decision-making capability.What’s on Offer£75,000–£85,000 base salary.Annual bonus plan.25 days’ annual leave.Employer pension contribution.Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.Collaborative and inclusive work environment.Employee assistance programmes and additional perks.