Real Estate/Alternatives Fund Accountant

Job Title: Real Estate/Alternatives Fund Accountant
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: London
Working style: Hybrid 50% home/office based
Closing date: 31st May 2023

We are currently looking for a Real Estate/Alternatives Fund Accountant to join Royal London Asset Management (RLAM) in our Fund Accounting Oversight Team. You will have a key focus on Property, taking responsibility for the supervision, monitoring and sign-off of fund accounting reports and controls with key oversight of outsourced real estate fund accounting activities in relation to Property portfolios both for RLAM and Royal London Group.

The Fund Accounting Oversight team play a crucial role in overseeing fund accounting activities at the outsourced suppliers. It acts as main point of contact within RLAM for real estate fund accounting technical queries and provides key support for new product launches and other projects.

About the role

The role provides support to the Alternatives Fund Accounting Manager
Oversees Property Funds NAV calculations
Assist in the production of funds’ report and accounts and involvement in the annual audit
Assist in the supervision of outsourced providers (external administrators and managing agents)
Maintain records relating to Royal London Group private equity investments
Manage multiple stakeholder relationships (both internal and external)

About you

Qualified accountant (preferred) or training for qualifications
Relevant fund accounting experience, preferably gained from an asset management environment or outsourced provider environment
Experience in overseeing third parties advantageous
Strong numerical skills
Good interpersonal skills, as broad exposure to internal management, auditors, trustee and administrators.

About Royal London Asset Management

Royal London Asset Management (RLAM) , part of the Royal London Group, is one of the UK's leading fund management companies working with a wide range of clients across the globe to achieve their investment goals. Our long-term, client-driven focus means that we have a long-standing commitment to responsible investment. We act as responsible stewards of our clients’ capital, exercising their rights and influencing positive change.

Our People Promise to our colleagues is that we will all work somewhere inclusive, responsible, enjoyable and fulfilling. This is underpinned by our Spirit of Royal London values; Empowered, Trustworthy, Collaborate, Achieve.

We've always been proud to reward employees by offering great workplace benefits such as 28 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, an up to 14% employer matching pension scheme and private medical insurance. You can see all our benefits here - Our Benefits

Inclusion, diversity and belonging

We’re an Inclusive employer. We celebrate and value different backgrounds and cultures across Royal London. Our diverse people and perspectives give us a range of skills which are recognised and respected – whatever their background.