Financial/Property Accountant

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in property management is seeking a skilled Financial Accountant to join their growing team in Central London. This role involves overseeing financial functions for a diverse property portfolio, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, and collaborating with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Commercial Real Estate and be pursuing professional qualifications like ACCA or CIMA. With a hybrid working model and a range of benefits, this position offers an exciting opportunity for growth and professional development in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

33 days holiday

Discretionary bonus

Company pension via salary sacrifice

Private Medical Insurance

Enhanced maternity pay

Dog-friendly office

Qualifications

• Background in Commercial Real Estate and studying professional exams.
• Experience in managing financial statements for property portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial statements for multiple property portfolios.
• Prepare quarterly financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
• Assist with buying and selling of assets ensuring correct accounting.

Skills

Commercial Real Estate

Financial Analysis

VAT and CIS Taxation

IFRS and FRS 102

Portfolio Management

Education

ACCA

CIMA

ACA

Job description

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Summary:

We are representing a Property Management & Investment firm based in Central London, focusing on Pan-European value-add investments across Residential and Commercial Real Estate. Since opening their London office in 2020, they have experienced significant growth and are now looking to expand their Property Accounting team.

The role reports to the Financial Controller and is responsible for all financial functions related to the assigned property portfolio. The ideal candidate would have a background in Commercial Real Estate and be actively studying professional exams (ACCA, CIMA, ACA).

Key Responsibilities

• Managing financial statements for multiple portfolios.
• Reviewing and adjusting transactions posted by managing agents or the asset management team as needed.
• Liaising regularly with managing agents, asset managers, and property management accountants to ensure transaction accuracy and integrity.
• Reviewing invoices and purchase orders posted by the accounts payable team.
• Creating journal entries for corrections, accruals, prepayments, depreciation, and capitalisation.
• Analyzing capital expenditure (capex) information.
• Providing VAT and CIS tax return information to relevant teams within deadlines.
• Assisting with the buying and selling of assets or companies, ensuring correct accounting treatment.
• Supporting the onboarding of new companies when required.
• Performing quarterly reconciliations of balance sheets and profit & loss accounts.
• Preparing quarterly financial statements in accordance with IFRS and FRS 102.
• Assisting in the preparation of annual statutory accounts and responding to audit queries.
• Providing cover for team members as needed.

Benefits include:

• 33 days holiday, including UK Bank/Public holidays
• Discretionary bonus
• Company pension via salary sacrifice
• Private Medical Insurance (Vitality)
• Enhanced maternity pay (subject to eligibility)
• Hybrid working model (3 days in-office, 2 days remote)
• Dog-friendly office (1 day per week, subject to company policy)