Senior Property Accountant

Senior Property Accountant – European Real Estate

Contract length: 6 Months

Location: Hybrid/London & Surrey

Department: Investment Management

Job type: Contract

Your role

The role will be an excellent opportunity for an experienced accountant with an in-depth knowledge of property and service charge accounting within the European commercial property arena. Reporting to the Senior Fund Controller - European Real Estate in the Real Estate Operations team who is based in the UK.

The role will also be responsible for reconciling property and service charge accounting, ensuring that the service charge Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Bank Reconciliations are reconciled to the records held by our managing agents.

The role will also involve working closely with other FIL departments in Europe including fund accounting as well as our external property managers.

Key Responsibilities

• Management and reconciliation of service charge reporting

• Provide efficient accounting and administration services in relation to real estate assets

• Provide responsive service and support the portfolio management team and other stakeholders

• Ensure integrity of property information such as income and expense within the financial reporting systems

• Ensure compliance with procedures and controls and internal risk policies

• Ensure the continuous improvement of all fund operations processes under the remit of the role

• Assist with the year end audit process

Experience and Qualifications

• The candidate will have experience of accounting and administration within a real estate environment in Continental European countries

• Experience required of service charge accounting and related reporting activities

• Strong reconciliation and investigation skills are essential

• An ability to work cross-team and cross-department and influence others will be important within this role

• Good communication skills are critical and the candidate must be able to articulate ideas coherently to colleagues, third party vendors, internal customers and external clients

• Attention to detail and a good work ethic is important

• Good interpersonal skills as the position requires daily contact with Portfolio Managers, Research Professionals, Financial and other Administrative staff

Why Fidelity

Fidelity International offers investment solutions and services, and retirement expertise to more than 2.56 million customers around the world. As global leaders, operating in more than 25 locations and with $783.6 billion in total assets, they continually push the boundaries of technology to build an even stronger business.

Rewards and benefits

As well as the prestige of working for a global financial services player, you’ll work with some of the smartest tech, expanding your skills and building your experience. Also, as a contract employee of Randstad Sourceright, you’ll receive a wide range of financial and personal benefits. There’s enrolment in a pension plan (after 12 weeks on assignment) and holiday pay. You’ll also get 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme, designed to help you deal with any problems that could be affecting your home or work life.

Inclusion and diversity

Fidelity is proud of its achievements as an equal opportunities employer. They care deeply about creating a supportive place where all people feel valued and free to be themselves. A commitment to Diversity and Inclusion is not only right, it's critical for a healthy culture and leads to better business outcomes. That’s why Fidelity has an environment where all differences are welcomed and celebrated.

The Randstad companies are responsible for finding and contracting talent for project roles at Fidelity International. If you are selected for a role, you will be employed by a Randstad company, and will not be an employee of Fidelity International