Financial Accountant for CAPEX & Construction Projects

HSCALE; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private medical insurance

Health cash plan

Income protection

Family healthcare support

Employee discounts

25 days annual leave

Central London office

Job summary

HSCALE's Finance Department supports the organisation's strategic objectives by delivering robust financial planning, analysis and reporting. The role sits in the Group Finance team and concentrates on accurate accounting across development projects, supporting month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes.

As Financial Accountant, you will manage CAPEX, fixed assets, accruals and balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring compliance with IFRS and group policies while supporting statutory

Qualifications

• A recognised accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA or equivalent).
• Experience in infrastructure, construction, real estate or asset-intensive environment.
• Strong understanding of CAPEX accounting, fixed assets, construction-in-progress and capitalization.
• Experience supporting statutory audits and providing clear audit documentation.
• Solid IFRS knowledge and exposure to VAT and statutory reporting.

Responsibilities

• Own accounting activities across assigned entities and development projects, maintaining accurate and timely financial records.
• Deliver month-end, quarter-end and year-end close activities in line with Group reporting deadlines.
• Prepare and post journals, accruals, prepayments, cost allocations and other accounting adjustments.
• Complete balance sheet, bank and intercompany reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Maintain fixed asset registers and construction-in-progress records, including transfers to operational fixed assets.
• Review and reconcile project expenditure and ensure correct CAPEX/OPEX classification and capitalization.
• Support monthly management accounts, project reporting and variance analysis.
• Prepare audit schedules and respond to auditor queries; assist with statutory accounts.
• Support VAT, tax and statutory compliance across relevant entities and jurisdictions.
• Collaborate with Finance, Development, Construction and Procurement to strengthen controls and improve processes.

Skills

Financial accounting

IFRS knowledge

VAT/tax understanding

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA or equivalent

Tools

Sage Intacct

ERP accounting systems

Job description

HSCALE's Finance Department supports the organisation's strategic objectives by delivering robust financial planning, analysis and reporting. The role sits in the Group Finance team and concentrates on accurate accounting across development projects, supporting month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes.

As Financial Accountant, you will manage CAPEX, fixed assets, accruals and balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring compliance with IFRS and group policies while supporting statutory