Commercial Property Accountant

Trident International Associates; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing real estate investment company in London is seeking an experienced Commercial Property Accountant to join their team. The role involves preparing financial statements, handling bank reconciliations, and managing payment runs. Candidates should have at least 5 years of accounting experience in the real estate industry and an Accounting and Finance degree. The role is fully office-based, offering stable long-term career prospects in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Collaborative team culture

Opportunity for professional development

Stable long-term career prospects

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Ability to bring books to financial statement level.
• Experience within a real estate or property company.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the preparation of quarterly management accounts.
• Performing bank reconciliations and processing accounts.
• Handling month-end closing procedures.

Skills

Strong attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Education

Accounting and Finance degree

Tools

Property management software

General accounting systems

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

Please note that due to volume we cannot get back to everyone, however every application is looked at and considered and will be held on Trident International’s database for review. If you have not heard back from us within 5 working days you should assume your initial application has been unsuccessful, however if suitable roles arise in the future we will make every effort to contact you.