Commercial Property Accountant

Trident International Associates; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing international real estate investment company is seeking an experienced Commercial Property Accountant for their London office. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing management accounts, handling reconciliations, and ensuring financial statements are accurate. This is a fully office-based role requiring at least 5 years of accounting experience, particularly within a real estate setting. The company offers a supportive work environment and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Opportunity for professional development

Collaborative team culture

Stable long-term career prospects

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Strong accounting knowledge to prepare accounts to financial statement level.
• Experience within a real estate/property company is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of quarterly management accounts.
• Perform bank reconciliations and process accounts payable/receivable.
• Handle month-end closing procedures, including journals and accruals.

Skills

Strong attention to detail

Excellent problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently

High accuracy in financial data management

Education

Accounting and Finance degree

Tools

Property management software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Commercial Property Accountant-North-West London

OUR CLIENT is a fast growing, international real estate investment company who own large portfolios in major UK cities. They are now looking to expand their London accounting team and therefore looking for an experienced Property Accountant.

Role Responsibilities

• Assisting in the preparation of quarterly management accounts and financial statements.
• Performing bank reconciliations and processing accounts payable, accounts receivable, and expenses.
• Handling month-end closing procedures, including journals and accruals.
• Preparing the accounts to full trial balance, balance sheet, and profit and loss level.
• Preparing and managing payment runs.
• Producing monthly cash flow reports and financial projections.

Person Requirements

• An Accounting and Finance degree.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant bookkeeping or accounting experience, demonstrating stability and reliability in prior roles.
• Strong accounting knowledge and the ability to bring books to financial statement level.
• Experience within a real estate / property company is essential.
• Experience of using property management software.
• Service charge accounting experience is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and general accounting systems.

Skills and Attributes

• Strong attention to detail and high accuracy in financial data management.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• A proactive, organised, and professional approach to work.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, growing environment.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work with a growing real estate business with a strong reputation.
• Collaborative team culture with room for professional development.
• Stable role offering long-term career prospects.
• Supportive and balanced work environment.

Fully Office Based