Senior Fund Accountant

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way .   Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong.  Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward. Senior Fund Accountant AboutJLL   We’re JLL. We’re a professional services and investment management firm specialising in real estate. We help organisations around the world achieve their ambitions by owning, occupying and investing in real estate. If you’re looking to step up your career, JLL is the perfect professional home. At JLL, you’ll have a chance to innovate with the world’s leading businesses, put that expertise into action on landmark projects, and work on game-changing real estate initiatives. You’ll also make long-lasting professional connections through sharing different perspectives, and you’ll be inspired by the best. We’re focused on opportunity and want to help you make the most of yours. Achieve your ambitions – join us at JLL! We are looking for a Senior Fund Accountant within our Fund Accounts team in Norwich. What this job involves:

Complete ownership of the day-to-day deliverables of the portfolio including but not limited to:             ·         Take on lead responsibility for the preparation of the management accounts of specified portfolios (these are likely to be more high profile or more complex instructions). ·         Managing the end-to-end accounting process for the portfolio, including preparing and reviewing financial statements, NAV calculations and other fund related reports. ·         Prepare nominal ledger reconciliations, VAT reporting, cashflows, variance analysis and commentaries. ·         Managing fund and SPV audits, ensuring adherence to UKGAAP/IFRS and regulatory standards. ·         Monitoring and management of the filings, compliance and audits of the tax, CIS and VAT, supported by external tax advisors. ·         Managing fund expenses, capital calls, distributions, cash flow forecasting and other operational aspects of the fund. ·         Supporting acquisitions, disposals, and structuring, including financial onboarding of new assets. ·         Calculating management and performance fees ·         Supporting the Manager and the Lead on Team’s management initiatives and be the person in charge in their absence    Performance Management   ·         Cash and liquidity management across the portfolio ·         Preparation of contract performance calculations, including KPIs ·         Act as a point of escalation for the team to resolve technical issues (e.g., accounting compliance, VAT) ·         Reviewing Monthly/Quarterly Client deliverables ·         Identity and implement improvements to standardise, streamline and simplify working procedures ·         Any other accounting duties necessary to ensure the efficient running of the portfolio       Maintain Financial Controls   ·         Liaise with all departments to ensure Key Performance Indicators are achieved and aim to exceed expectations. ·         Identify and suggest improvements to standardise, streamline and simplify working procedures. ·         Effectively manage risk by complying with Company and legislative procedures and controls. Identify problem areas and escalate issues promptly. ·         Support with all internal and external auditing requirements   Engagement with Clients & Wider Team   ·