Financial Accountant

Armstrong Knight Ltd; Ilford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in the UK is looking for a Financial Accountant to prepare statutory and management accounts for property rental and development businesses. The ideal candidate will be CA or ACCA qualified with experience in the property industry and strong Excel skills. This role offers a competitive salary, enhanced pension, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Enhanced pension

Executive holiday allowance

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• CA or ACCA qualified, preferably with property industry experience.
• Experience in preparing statutory and management accounts.
• Advanced Excel skills required.

Responsibilities

• Preparing statutory and management accounts for property rental and development businesses.
• Managing charity organization accounts and attending Trustee meetings.
• Preparing quarterly management accounts and consolidations.

Skills

Statutory accounts preparation

Management accounts preparation

Advanced Excel skills

Communication skills

Education

CA or ACCA qualified

Tools

QUBE property management/accounting system

Caseware

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In your new role as Financial Accountant, you will be responsible for:

• Preparing statutory and management accounts for property rental and development businesses within the group
• Managing the firm's charity organisation, including attending monthly Trustee meetings

Additional responsibilities include:

• Preparing management accounts and consolidations quarterly with commentary for a portfolio of 50+ companies and LLPs across three group structures: property development, student housing, and property investment
• Reviewing monthly cash calls
• Preparing VAT returns and ensuring compliance, including partial exemption calculations
• Reviewing corporation tax returns and assisting with group tax planning
• Preparing audit files and liaising with auditors
• Preparing statutory accounts annually using Caseware for property companies and other entities
• Using QUBE property management/accounting system
• Managing charity accounts, forecasts, payroll, and ad hoc reports
• Ensuring compliance with bank covenants for various loans
• Preparing annual budgets and forecasts
• Authorising bank payments via online banking software
• Handling company formation and strike-off processes

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• CA or ACCA qualified, preferably with property industry experience
• Experience in statutory and management accounts preparation
• Advanced Excel skills
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build effective relationships at all levels

Our client offers a very competitive salary, enhanced pension, executive holiday allowance, and genuine career progression opportunities. For more information, contact 01702 567 302.