Purchase Ledger Accountant at Hines – London, England

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. Hines also operates the Hines European Core Fund, Hines European Value Fund and Hines Global Income Trust assets.

Helix continues to deliver a market leading service to its existing client base, managing all commercial asset types nationwide, but with a focus on prime central London offices, accounting for 70% of their portfolio.

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 and an increased focus on ESG and technology.

You will fully responsible for overseeing and managing the service charge team, in addition to managing your own portfolio of properties.

• Accurately code, seek authorisation and process supplier invoices, credit notes and other transactions
• Complete supplier reconciliations
• Prepare supplier payment runs, these can be manual cheques, BACS or other means.
• Present payment runs to senior staff for authorisation
• Process payment runs
• Assist surveyors and accounts team where necessary
• Ad-hoc tasks as required

Minimim Requirements include:

• Previous experience in accounting
• Previous experience with TRAMPS/Yardi
• Previous experience with Excel
• Proactive with excellent problem solving skills
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Good numerical skills including computer literacy (Excel, Word, MS Outlook)
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team
• High level of organisational and administrative skills
• Able to use initiative and take responsibility
• Ability to work under pressure

At Hines, we strive for excellence as a leading global real estate investment manager, driven by our by our belief that real estate is fundamentally about people. Our diverse portfolio spans $93.2 billion¹ of assets across such property types as living, office, retail, mixed-use, logistics and life science projects – all designed to enhance value, connection and inspiration. Our strategic approach integrates local expertise with global knowledge, taking calculated risks aligned with our convictions to exceed expectations and tailor solutions to our clients' needs.

While our projects are renowned for enhancing cities and pioneering sustainable practices, we recognize that the true driving force behind Hines' success is our 5,000 dedicated employees in 30 countries who draw on our 65-year history to build the world forward. This is why we prioritize investing in our people, offering comprehensive training, competitive compensation, robust benefits and generous vacation packages. By centering our focus on the growth and wellbeing of our team, we cultivate an inclusive environment where everyone, including our clients, can thrive.

Hines is proud to be named to Fast Company’s prestigious annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2024. ¹Includes both the global Hines organization and RIA AUM as of December 31, 2023.

We are an equal opportunity employer and support workforce diversity.

No calls or emails from third parties at this time please.

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.

Visit www.hines.com for more information.

We are an equal opportunity employer and support workforce diversity.

No calls or emails from third parties at this time please.