Financial Accountant - Commercial Real Estate

Deverell Smith Recruitment Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Financial & Property Accountant to join their growing team in Central London. This exciting role involves managing financial functions for a diverse portfolio of properties, ensuring accuracy and integrity in financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Commercial Real Estate and be actively pursuing professional qualifications such as ACCA, CIMA, or ACA. With a focus on both Residential and Commercial Real Estate investments, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and expanding firm. Join a team that values collaboration and professional growth, while enjoying a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

33 days holiday including UK Bank/Public holidays

Discretionary bonus

Company Pension (Salary Sacrifice)

Private Medical Insurance (Vitality)

Enhanced Maternity Pay (subject to eligibility)

Dog Friendly office (1 day per week subject to Company policy)

Qualifications

• Experience in managing financial statements and portfolios.
• Knowledge of IFRS & FRS 102 standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial statements and transactions for multiple portfolios.
• Prepare quarterly financial statements and assist with audits.

Skills

Commercial Real Estate background

Financial Analysis

VAT and CIS tax knowledge

Journal entries and accounting corrections

Education

Studying for ACCA

Studying for CIMA

Studying for ACA

Job description

Job Title: Financial & Property Accountant
Salary: £35k - £40k
Location: Central London - Hybrid Options
Hours: 9:30am - 6pm

Summary:

We are representing a Property Management & Investment firm based in Central London, with a focus on Pan-European value-add investments across both Residential and Commercial Real Estate. Opening their London office in 2020, they have since grown significantly and are now looking to grow their Property Accounting team.

The role will report into the Financial Controller and is responsible for all aspects of financial functions relating to the assigned portfolio of properties. The ideal candidate would have a Commercial Real Estate background and actively be studying their professional exams (ACCA, CIMA, ACA).

Key Responsibilities

• Managing financial statements of a number of portfolios.
• Reviewing and amending the transactions posted by the managing agent / asset management team as necessary.
• Liaising with managing agent / asset manager / property management accountant on a regular basis to ensure the integrity and accuracy of transactions.
• Reviewing invoices / purchase orders posted by the accounts payable team as necessary.
• Journal entries for corrections, accruals, prepayments, depreciation, capitalisation, etc.
• Analysing the capex information.
• Providing VAT returns & CIS tax returns information to the relevant team members within the timeline.
• Assisting in the buying & selling of assets / companies and following correct accounting treatment.
• Helping onboard the companies when required.
• Quarterly reconciliation of balance sheet and profit & loss accounts.
• Quarterly preparation of financial statements in line with IFRS & FRS 102.
• Assisting in the preparation of annual statutory accounts of the assigned portfolio of companies and dealing with audit queries.
• Providing cover for other team members as and when required.

Benefits:

• 33 days holiday including UK Bank/Public holidays
• Discretionary bonus
• Company Pension (Salary Sacrifice)
• Private Medical Insurance (Vitality)
• Enhanced Maternity Pay (subject to eligibility)
• Hybrid Working (3 days in the office, 2 working from home)
• Dog Friendly office (1 day per week subject to Company policy)