Financial Accountant

Cobalt Consulting (UK) Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable family office in North London is seeking an experienced Group Financial Accountant. The role involves managing internal financial operations, producing timely management accounts, and overseeing VAT and payroll administration. Candidates should have a relevant accounting qualification and experience in a real estate or property investment setting. This is an office-based position with opportunities for long-term growth within a stable environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in accountancy practice, ideally working with real estate or property investment businesses.
• Familiarity with VAT administration and HMRC filings.
• Strong understanding of payroll and PAYE administration.

Responsibilities

• Timely production of management accounts for approximately 100 entities.
• Overseeing monthly bank reconciliations.
• Assisting in process improvements and systems upgrades.

Skills

Strong double-entry bookkeeping skills

Proficiency in Excel

Fluency in balance sheets and P&Ls

Education

ACA/ ACCA/ CIMA or equivalent accounting qualification

Tools

Xero

Qube Property Management

Job description

We are exclusively partnered with a privately held family office with over four decades of successful UK property investment. Operating through a network of 100 SPVs and employing around 25 people, the firm is based in North London and prides itself on stability, integrity, and long-term growth. This role is office-based (Parking facilities available).

We are seeking an experienced and capable Group Financial Accountant to take a hands-on role in managing and modernising internal financial operations. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this is a rare opportunity to become a key member of a close-knit, dedicated team and make a lasting impact by shaping the future of the company's financial systems and processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Timely production of management accounts for approximately 100 entities (via Xero and Excel)
• Overseeing monthly bank reconciliations
• VAT administration and HMRC filings
• Payroll and PAYE administration and compliance
• Assisting in process improvements and systems upgrades (Xero, Qube integration, automation of bank downloads)

Minimum Requirements:

• ACA/ ACCA/ CIMA or equivalent accounting qualification
• Experience in accountancy practice, ideally working with real estate/ property investment businesses
• Strong double-entry bookkeeping skills with fluency in balance sheets and P&Ls
• Proficiency in Excel
• Familiarity with Qube Property Management and/ or Xero is highly desirable

If you're looking for a long-term position in a stable, well-established environment with the opportunity to grow into a broader role and you have the relevant experience, we'd love to hear from you.