Senior Fund Control & Real Estate Governance Analyst

Job Description

We are looking for a Fund Control Senior Analyst to join a high‑performing team responsible for delivering strong financial control, governance and accounting oversight across Real Estate and Private Markets structures. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys working in a reviewer and challenger capacity, engaging with third‑party providers and contributing to a robust control environment.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring the integrity, accuracy and completeness of financial information, while supporting audit readiness and continuous improvement across processes and controls. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued and everyone can thrive.

What you’ll be doing:

• Reviewing financial information prepared by third‑party administrators to ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance.
• Performing detailed period‑end reviews, including balance sheet reconciliations and supporting documentation.
• Identifying and challenging errors, inconsistencies and control weaknesses in financial outputs.
• Applying technical accounting judgement across a range of transactions, including valuations and accruals.
• Supporting the review of financial statements and preparing documentation for audit processes.
• Collaborating with internal teams and third‑party providers to ensure aligned accounting treatments.
• Contributing to control improvements by identifying trends, root causes and recurring issues.
• Supporting oversight activities by documenting findings and enabling effective issue tracking and remediation.

Who we’re looking for:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial controls and reconciliations.
• Experience in financial control, audit or a similar review‑focused role.
• Knowledge of Real Estate, Real Assets or fund structures.
• Ability to analyse complex financial information and apply sound technical judgement.
• Experience working with or overseeing third‑party service providers.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to challenge constructively.
• A proactive, detail‑oriented approach with a focus on continuous improvement and control excellence.

Benefits:

• The opportunity to participate in our annual, performance‑related bonus plan and valuable share schemes.
• Generous pension contribution.
• Life assurance.
• Healthcare plan (permanent employees only).
• At least 25 days holiday, plus public holidays; 26 days after 2 years’ service. There’s also the option to buy and sell holiday.
• Competitive family leave.
• Participate in our electric car scheme, which offers employees the option to hire a brand‑new electric car through tax‑efficient salary sacrifice (permanent employees only).
• Many discounts offered – both for our own products and at a range of high‑street stores and online.
• We are creating net‑zero carbon workplaces by 2030 by investing in our sustainable, modern offices across the UK, all designed to bring people together and elevate the in‑person experience.

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