Overview:
When you join Hines, you will work alongside innovative leaders who set the standards responsible for our reputation as an industry leader today, and you’ll be a part of shaping our future in the years to come.
Helix - A Hines Company
In February 2022, Helix was acquired by Hines marking an exciting new chapter to further propel our property management offering in the UK and customer centric approach. Helix has a long-standing relationship with Hines over the past ten years, with Helix providing property management services across the majority of properties in the Hines UK portfolio including: 20 Old Bailey, 7 Soho Square and Atlas House in London, alongside all of the Hines European Core Fund, Hines European Value Fund and Hines Global Income Trust assets.
Helix continues to deliver an above market service to its existing client base, operating from its central London office. Helix manages all commercial asset types nationwide, but with a focus on prime central London offices, accounting for 70% of their portfolio. Operating under one roof the surveying, facilities management and finance functions work closely and collaboratively together. Everyone works in an open plan environment which cultivates a relaxed and fun working atmosphere, openness with colleagues at every level and in close proximity to the Hines offices.
Helix has a long-standing relationship with Hines over the past ten years, with Helix providing property management services across the majority of properties in the Hines UK portfolio. Hines also operates the Hines European Core Fund, Hines European Value Fund and Hines Global Income Trust assets.
Responsibilities:
You will be joining at a hugely exciting time for Helix with the opportunities that the acquisition by Hines brings including the growth of the portfolio, a greater need for Design for Management expertise on the Hines development pipeline and an increased focus on ESG and technology. You will be fully responsible for overseeing and managing the accounting for the student accommodation operations, with an emphasis on improving operations and client reporting. In addition, you will support the wider finance team in order to meet all stakeholder requirements. You will be integral to the team to ensure all controls, policies and procedures are developed, maintained and consistency applied.
- Oversee and manage the accounting for the student accommodation operations; including procedures and controls
- Assist the Finance Director in running the Finance Team
- Meeting reporting deadlines
- Review accounts for both company and client accounting
- Cash management on a daily basis
- Line management responsibility
- Assisting in the budget process
- Preparation and submission of annual statutory accounts pack
- Liaising with auditors
- Ensuring the company develops and maintains controls
- Ensuring that company policies and procedures are consistently applied to the required standards and to make changes to these as required
Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements include:
- An audit background
- Significant experience of accounting
- Excellent understanding of accounting
- Previous experience of procedures and controls
- Accounting qualification
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Good numerical skills including computer literacy (Excel, Word, MS Outlook)
- Familiar and confident in social media and how this contributes to the profile and success of a company
- Ability to lead and foster good followership
- Ability to work alone or as part of a team
- High level of organisational and administrative skills
- Proven track record in managing staff
- Able to use initiative and take responsibility
- Ability to work under pressure
- Able to fit in with a diverse work team
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.
Closing:
Hines is a global real estate investment, development and property manager. The firm was founded by Gerald D. Hines in 1957 and now operates in 28 countries. We manage a $92.3B¹ portfolio of high-performing assets across residential, logistics, retail, office and mixed-use strategies. Our local teams serve 634 properties totaling over 225 million square feet globally. We are committed to a net zero carbon target by 2040 without buying offsets. To learn more about Hines, visit www.hines.com and follow @Hines on social media. ¹Includes both the global Hines organization as well as RIA AUM as of June 30, 2022.
We are an equal opportunity employer and support workforce diversity.
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