Assistant Development Accountant

Michael Page (UK); City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing developer in London is looking for a part-qualified finance professional to provide specialized financial support for property development projects. You'll monitor financial performance and collaborate with teams to enhance decision-making. The role offers a salary of £50,000 plus a generous pension, hybrid working, and a supportive culture that values teamwork and growth.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Private health care plan

Study support

Staff discounts across major retailers

Qualifications

• Part-qualified and actively pursuing ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA.
• Solid understanding of VAT treatment in property/construction schemes.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized financial support for housing and commercial development projects.
• Deliver insightful financial advice to project managers.
• Monitor financial performance within development and sales functions.

Skills

Financial support for property development

Business partnering

Financial performance monitoring

Accounting software knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Deadline-oriented

Education

Part-qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA

Tools

Power BI

Dynamics 365

Job description

Overview

Opportunity to work for a leading housing developer in London

Opportunity to join a stable and growing finance team

About Our Client

Leading housing association and developer in London delivering high-quality, affordable homes and managing communities across multiple tenures for over 100,000 residents, with tens of thousands more in its development pipeline. As both landlord and developer, it reinvests surplus funding into new housing, resident services, and regeneration projects to support diverse, thriving communities.

Job Description

• Provide specialised financial support for housing and commercial property development projects.
• Deliver insightful financial advice to project managers through strong business partnering.
• Monitor and enhance financial performance within the development and sales functions.
• Collaborate with Treasury and Appraisal teams to support data-led decision-making.
• Build and maintain effective relationships across internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Continuously improve financial reporting processes to meet the changing needs of the development team.

The Successful Applicant

• Part-qualified and actively progressing toward ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA
• Solid understanding of VAT treatment in property/construction schemes
• Strong knowledge of accounting software such as Power BI & Dynamics 365
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills for contributing to operational discussions
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• A proactive approach to work, with the ability to meet deadlines

What\'s on Offer

• 50,000 annual salary + Generous pension scheme
• Private health care plan
• Study Support if needed
• An opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, balancing work from home and office
• A supportive work culture that values teamwork and individual growth
• Staff discounts across major retailers, gyms, restaurants, entertainment and much more.