Accountant

Staging It; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Real Estate Investment firm is seeking a qualified Accountant to scale the finance function and implement new processes. The role involves reviewing budgets, preparing VAT returns, and producing KPI reports, offering a salary of £60,000 to £70,000 plus benefits.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Free Breakfast

Progression Plans

Good Work-Life Balance

Qualifications

• Experience in producing accounts for Real Estate clients.
• Experience applying IFRS standards.

Responsibilities

• Review budgets and prepare KPI reports for management.
• Prepare and review VAT returns and compliance reports.
• Produce and review ad hoc reports as requested.

Skills

Budgeting

Variance Analysis

KPI Reporting

Project Management

Cash Flow Forecasting

Compliance Reporting

Statutory Accounts Review

Education

Qualified Accountant

Job description

This newly created Accountant role for a rapidly growing Real Estate Investment firm offers a salary of £60,000 to £70,000 depending on experience, with a discretionary bonus. The position is based in the heart of the West End.

Role

This Accountant will help the firm scale the finance function, implement new processes, and refine existing ones. Working closely with the Finance Director, this role provides support for a growing team. Key responsibilities include:

• Review budgets, undertake variance analysis, and prepare KPI reports for management
• Prepare and review VAT returns (including partial exemption)
• Project work and cash flow forecasting for various projects
• Budgeting and forecasting for various projects
• Review covenant compliance reports to ensure reporting accuracy and compliance with facility agreements
• Produce and review ad hoc reports as requested by management
• Liaise with auditors and external accountants to resolve queries
• Undertake ad-hoc tasks and projects as assigned
• Maintain accounting records for various entities
• Review statutory and management accounts, ensuring correct accounting treatment in line with IFRS, UK GAAP, or French GAAP; prepare and review consolidation and accounting for subsidiaries and joint ventures

Profile

The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with experience in:

• Producing accounts for Real Estate clients
• Applying IFRS standards

Company

The Accountant will report to an impressive Head of Finance who is keen on developing team members and promoting internally. The firm is one of the largest investors in the real estate market, experiencing over 30% growth year-on-year. This is a new role created due to the company's expansion.

Salary & Benefits

The salary ranges from £60,000 to £70,000 based on experience, with a discretionary bonus. The company offers a great culture, work-life balance, private medical, free breakfast, progression plans, and more.

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