Financial Accountant, Real Estate

Cobalt Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in UK property investment is seeking a Group Financial Accountant. In this office-based role in North London, you will manage financial operations and produce management accounts for 100 entities. The ideal candidate will have an accounting qualification and experience in the real estate sector. Opportunities for long-term growth within the company are available.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employee benefits

Parking facilities available

Qualifications

• Accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) required.
• Experience in property investment accounting is ideal.
• Strong skills in double-entry bookkeeping and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Production of management accounts for 100 entities.
• Overseeing monthly bank reconciliations and VAT filings.
• Assisting in financial process improvements and system upgrades.

Skills

Double-entry bookkeeping

Financial reporting

VAT administration

Payroll management

Process improvement

Excel proficiency

Education

ACA/ ACCA/ CIMA or equivalent

Tools

Xero

Qube Property Management

Job description

About the Role

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. 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.

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• Birmingham, Bristol, London, Manchester, Newcastle upon Tyne
• Competitive salary and a broad range of employee benefits