UK & Europe Financial Accountant (Real Estate)

Location: London, England, GB

Company

hirify.global is a global investment leader managing public and private assets through Nuveen for institutional and other clients worldwide, including investments in real estate, infrastructure, businesses, and natural capital.

What you will do

• Maintain complete and accurate accounting records, balance sheet reconciliations, general ledger data, journals, and financial controls for multiple Nuveen real estate legal entities in the UK and Europe.
• Deliver month-end close, variance analysis, cost centre reporting, and quarterly reports for regulated entities and Board presentation.
• Act as a business partner for shared service departments, supporting cost monitoring, control, and reconciliation of shared service allocations within transfer pricing flows.
• Prepare annual statutory accounts, periodic tax filings, audit packs, and regulatory submissions while coordinating with external tax advisers, auditors, and Directors.
• Manage year-end audits and ensure statutory, tax, regulatory, and reporting deadlines are met.
• Develop procedures and policies that improve the accuracy and efficiency of financial reporting.

Requirements

• Qualified accountant with ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent qualification and at least 3 years of practical experience.
• Strong Microsoft Office and Excel skills.
• Strong communication and analytical skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proactive, enthusiastic, self-motivated, and able to work to tight timelines in high-pressure environments.
• Ability to uphold Nuveen’s core values.

Nice to have

• Practical experience in asset management.
• Real estate experience.
• Familiarity with CODA Financials and Oracle Cloud ERP.
• Project-based experience with data migration and system transitions.
• Experience using AI tools to streamline workflows and reduce redundancies.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative in-office environment with cross-organizational teamwork.
• Values-driven culture focused on integrity, accountability, client service, ownership, and collaboration.
• Future-focused learning experiences, development pathways, and AI-enabled tools.
• Accessibility support is available for applicants who need assistance with the online application process.