Financial Accountant

Cobalt Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property investment firm in London seeks a Financial Accountant to manage financial reporting and analysis for a portfolio of premium assets. This role provides a unique opportunity for a newly qualified accountant to transition into the real estate sector, contributing to financial control and strategic decision-making.

Qualifications

• Strong background in financial accounting and controls/audit required.
• Experience in real estate is mandatory.
• Proven ability to analyze and interpret complex financial data.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate recording of property income and costs.
• Manage asset-level balance sheets and cash distribution.
• Deliver clean audits and financial statements for multiple entities.

Skills

Financial accounting

Financial analysis

Advanced Excel

Audit

Education

ACA Qualification

ACCA Qualification

CIMA Qualification

Job description

About the Role

We are partnered with a FTS250 property investment firm seeking a Financial Accountant to work on a portfolio of premium real estate assets of c. £1bio. This role offers the opportunity to be a key part of financial and regulatory reporting and performance analysis for high-profile properties, ensuring robust financial control and enabling strategic decision-making across asset management, leasing, and joint ventures. Key Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate recording of property income and costs, aligned with leasing and asset performance
• Actively manage asset-level balance sheets, ensuring reconciliation and timely cash distribution
• Support the monthly close process and maintain a strong internal control environment.
• Deliver clean audits and statutory financial statements for multiple entities and group reporting
• Collaborate with credit control and asset management to manage tenant arrears and reduce provisioning risks
• Oversee quarterly VAT returns and monthly bank reconciliations
• Partner with outsourced financial operations providers to maintain high-quality reporting
• Work closely with asset teams to deliver financial performance insights, forecasts, and ad hoc analysis.
• Produce financial reporting packs for internal stakeholders, JV partners, and lender
• Contribute to quarterly business plan reviews and financial projections.
• Provide financial analysis and support for acquisitions, disposals, and other asset-level transactions
• Ensure financial records are aligned with asset readiness for sale or acquisition
• Identify opportunities for reporting, system, and process enhancements-particularly in analytics and automation
• Contribute to broader transformation initiatives across the finance function
• Build strong working relationships with commercial teams, outsourced managers, JV partners, and auditors

Minimum requirements

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA Qualification
• Strong background in financial accounting and controls/ audit
• Experience in real estate is required
• Proven ability to analyse and interpret complex financial data
• Advanced Excel skills

This is an ideal role for a newly Qualified Accountant looking for their first move from practice into the real estate industry.