Financial Accountant (Real Estate)

Hays Accountancy and Finance; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected real estate business is expanding its UK operations and seeks a Financial Accountant. This role involves financial reporting, commercial performance analysis, and stakeholder engagement, offering valuable experience in a supportive environment with a flexible hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• UK-trained ACA/ACCA from a reputable firm.
• Experience in property or real estate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of financial statements for a listed PLC.
• Quarterly management accounts production.
• Commercial analysis of portfolio performance.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Commercial Performance Analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

Process Improvement

Education

ACA

ACCA

Job description

Your new company

A well-respected, listed real estate business is expanding its UK operations. Due to an internal promotion, they are now seeking to hire a Financial Accountant directly from a reputable accounting practice.

Your new role

This role, primarily focused on the UK portfolio, will involve ownership of financial reporting in accordance with UK accounting standards, commercial performance analysis, senior stakeholder engagement, and process improvement.

Duties

• Preparation of financial statements for a listed PLC
• Quarterly management accounts production
• Audit liaison and relationship management
• Reporting to the UK Financial Controller and regular group interactions
• Commercial analysis of portfolio performance
• Budgets and forecasts, including variance analysis

What you'll need to succeed

You should be a UK-trained ACA/ACCA from a reputable firm, ideally with property or real estate experience, either in industry or as a client. You will want to work in a growing organization supported by a global, financially stable group.

What you'll get in return

You will gain valuable experience working within a highly acquisitive business, supported by an excellent team and a rewarding culture. The company offers a flexible hybrid working model.

What you need to do now

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