Financial Accountant

Armstrong Knight Ltd; Ilford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Financial Accountant to handle statutory and management accounts in property rental and development. This role includes managing a charity organization and preparing detailed financial documentation, contributing to the client's growth and compliance. Candidates should be CA / ACCA qualified with strong Excel and communication skills, offering a competitive salary and benefits for the right candidate.

Benefits

Enhanced pension scheme

Executive holiday allowance

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Property industry experience preferred.
• Experience in statutory and management accounts preparation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory and management accounts for property rental and development.
• Manage charity monthly accounts and forecasts.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Communication

Education

CA / ACCA qualified

Tools

Caseware

QUBE

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Financial Accountant

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.
• Preparing management accounts and consolidations on a quarterly basis with commentary for the development portfolio comprising 50+ companies and LLPs across three group structures:

• Property development
• Student Housing
• Property investment

• Reviewing monthly cash calls
• Preparing VAT returns to ensure 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/accounts system
• Managing charity monthly accounts, forecasts, payroll, and ad hoc reports
• Ensuring compliance with bank covenants for various loan facilities
• Preparing annual budgets and forecasts
• Authorising bank payments via online banking software
• Company formation and strike-off procedures

Required Qualifications and Experience

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

Our client offers a very competitive salary, enhanced pension scheme, executive holiday allowance, and genuine career progression opportunities.

Contact: 01702 567 302