Financial Accountant

Equifind; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Office in Stratford

Job summary

Equifind are recruiting for a qualified Financial Accountant to join a Real Estate Development firm in London. This is a newly created role within a finance team of seven people, supporting the Head of Finance and overseeing core financial reporting across the Group’s corporate entities.

You’ll manage three direct reports (AP & AR) and play a hands-on role in preparing financial statements, audit readiness, and tax reporting cycles.

Qualifications

• Newly or recently qualified ACA/ACCA accountant.
• Strong UK GAAP knowledge (FRS101/FRS102).
• Experience managing an audit.
• Experience leading a small finance team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements under FRS 101 and 102.
• Mentor three direct reports (AP & AR).
• Advise on audit preparation and statutory accounts.
• Lead year-end and consolidate statutory accounts review.
• Coordinate with auditors and outsourced tax advisers.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and intercompany recharge processes.
• Drive financial process efficiencies and treasury functions.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting cycles.
• Support plan to in-source finance work from outsourced firm.

Skills

Team leadership

UK GAAP knowledge

Audit management

Stakeholder communication

Forecasting/budgeting

Education

ACCA/ACA qualified

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Equifind are recruiting for a qualified Financial Accountant to join a Real Estate Development firm in London.

This is a newly created role within a finance team of seven people, supporting the Head of Finance and overseeing core financial reporting across the Group’s corporate entities.

You’ll manage three direct reports (Two AP & 1 AR) and play a hands‑on role in preparing financial statements, audit readiness, and tax reporting cycles.

The work is currently done by an outsourced accounting firm and the plan is to work with them to in‑source the finance work.

Key Responsibilities in your role

• Prepare financial statements under FRS 101 and 102 and ensure all information is ready for monthly and annual reporting packs
• Manage and mentor three direct reports (AP & AR)
• Advise the Head of Finance on audit preparation and statutory accounts
• Lead the year‑end process, including review of consolidated statutory accounts
• Liaise with auditors to ensure timely completion of audits
• Coordinate with outsourced tax advisers, ensuring efficient information flow and timely filings
• Review tax outputs and ensure compliance with deadlines
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and intercompany recharge processes
• Drive operational efficiencies across finance processes
• Manage treasury, including cashflow forecasting
• Lead budgeting and forecasting cycles
• Apply strong understanding of capital allowances within the property sector
• Work collaboratively across the business to support commercial and operational decision‑making

About the Business

• The company has been going for 30 years in Europe.
• 40 employees overall, with 17 based in the London office.
• Finance team of 7.
• Hybrid working: 3 days in office, 2 days WFH- Office is in Stratford
• Systems: Microsoft Dynamics

Interview Process

• Virtual or in‑person interview with the Head of Finance
• In person interview with the Managing Director
• 25 days holiday

About you

The successful candidate will be a newly or recently qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA)

• Experience working in an accounting practice background and also industry
• Strong technical foundation in UK GAAP (FRS101, FRS102) accounting
• Experience managing an audit
• Experience managing a team
• Ability to communicate and build effective, positive relationships across all levels of the business
• Pro‑active with the ability to identify issues or improvement opportunities and implement solutions effectively
• Ability to clearly present financial information to key stakeholders