Financial Accountant, Real Estate

Cobalt Consulting (UK) Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent family office in North London is seeking an experienced Group Financial Accountant. You will manage financial operations for about 100 entities and work closely with the Finance Director. Ideal candidates will have an ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification, experience in real estate investment, and proficiency in Xero. This is a long-term position offering opportunities for growth in a stable environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in accountancy practice, ideally in real estate/property investment.
• Familiarity with VAT administration and HMRC filings.
• Ability to assist in process improvements and systems upgrades.

Responsibilities

• Produce management accounts for approximately 100 entities.
• Oversee monthly bank reconciliations.
• Manage payroll and PAYE administration.

Skills

Double-entry bookkeeping

Fluency in balance sheets and P&Ls

Proficiency in Excel

Education

ACA/ ACCA/ CIMA or equivalent accounting qualification

Tools

Xero

Qube Property Management

Job description

Overview

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).

On behalf of our client, 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.

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)

Qualifications

• 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.