Financial Accountant

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a recently qualified accountant to join a leading European Real Estate investment firm. This role offers the chance to work within a dynamic Corporate Finance Team, reporting directly to the Director. The successful candidate will be highly numerate, driven, and eager to learn. With ample opportunities for growth and development, this role is perfect for those looking to advance their career in the finance/accountancy sector.

• Opportunity to work with a leading European Real Estate investment firm
• Ample opportunities for learning and development
• Competitive market salary with full discretionary annual bonus

What you'll do:

As a Corporate Finance Accountant, your role will be integral to the smooth running of our client's finance operations. You'll be responsible for conducting detailed variance analyses, managing AUM reporting, preparing cash flow analyses, and maintaining forecast models. Additionally, you'll oversee service providers and manage monthly payroll processes.

• Conduct variance analysis against budgets and forecasts, identifying key drivers and areas for improvement.
• Review management accounts for corporate UK and European entities on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Manage monthly AUM reporting and provide investor analysis.
• Prepare monthly cash flow analysis of management entities.
• Maintain and develop forecast models.
• Prepare and review annual statutory financial statements for UK and European entities.
• Supervise service providers such as external bookkeepers, accountants, tax advisors, and auditors.
• Manage and process monthly payroll.
• Produce technical accounting memos and provide analysis.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for the Corporate Finance Accountant position is a recently qualified accountant who brings at least 3 years of experience in an audit or financial reporting-focused role. You possess strong analytical skills with proficiency in financial modelling and data analysis. Your excellent report writing skills enable you to confidently liaise with various stakeholders. An understanding of double entry coupled with an interest in accountancy is essential. You are diligent, efficient, organised, and pay attention to detail on all tasks. Your desire to learn is matched by your enthusiasm and dependability.

• Recently qualified accountant with at least 3 years of experience in an audit or financial reporting-focused role.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in financial modelling.
• Relevant University degree.
• Excellent report writing skills with the ability to confidently liaise with a range of stakeholders.
• Understanding of double entry and an interest in accountancy.
• Diligent, efficient, organised with attention to detail on all tasks.
• Desire to learn, enthusiastic and dependable with a strong work ethic.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

What's next:

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now!

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.

About the job

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Accountancy & Finance

Focus: Accountant

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Associate

Location: City of London

Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum + bonus & benefits