Financial Accountant

ICAEW; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ICAEW is partnering with a fast-growing property business to hire a Property Accountant. You will work closely with Directors and Property Managers to support commercial decision-making and produce management accounts and board reports.

Ideal candidates are newly or recently ACA qualified from mid-tier practice with strong accounts prep experience and exposure to property clients. A competitive £55,000–£60,000 salary is available, with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Newly or recently ACA qualified from a mid-tier practice.
• Strong accounts preparation experience.
• Experience with property/real estate clients is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Producing monthly and quarterly management accounts and board reports.
• Managing service charge accounts and annual reporting.
• Overseeing daily processing of rent and service charge receipts.
• Managing bank reconciliations and resolving reconciling items.
• Completing and submitting VAT calculations and returns.
• Liaising with operational teams and providing financial information and support.

Skills

Accounts preparation

Property accounting exposure

Education

ACA qualification (newly/recently)

Job description

Your new company

I am currently partnering with a fast-growing property business, specialising in Residential and Commercial Property, who are looking to hire a Property Accountant. Working closely with the Directors and Property Managers, this is an exciting opportunity to gain broad exposure across the business and play a key role in supporting commercial decision-making.

Your new role

You will play a key role in supporting the Directors and Property Management team. Your responsibilities will include:

• Producing monthly and quarterly management accounts and board reports
• Managing service charge accounts and annual reporting
• Overseeing daily processing of rent and service charge receipts
• Managing bank reconciliations and resolving reconciling items
• Completing and submitting VAT calculations and returns
• Producing monthly and quarterly management accounts and board reports
• Liaising with operational teams and providing financial information and support

What you'll need to succeed

You'll ideally be newly or recently ACA qualified from a Midtier practice, with strong accounts preparation experience. Experience working with clients in the property / real estate industry is a bonus.

What you'll get in return

You’ll receive a competitive salary of £55,000 - £60,000, alongside the opportunity to work within a supportive and growing business. This role offers regular exposure to senior management and the chance to develop your commercial and property accounting expertise.