Graduate Accountant

Carnegie Consulting; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading European real estate investment manager is looking for a Graduate Accountant to join their Corporate Finance team in London. This role offers hands-on experience in managing diverse property portfolios, alongside opportunities for professional development and financial study support.

Benefits

Financial study support

Paid study leave

Competitive salary

Attractive discretionary bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Yearly company trip abroad

Qualifications

• Degree in Accountancy, Economics, Finance, or related discipline required.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel needed.
• Understanding of double-entry bookkeeping is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase ledger function including posting AP invoices via SAP.
• Perform weekly bank postings and assist with treasury management tasks.
• Regularly interact with senior internal stakeholders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Curiosity

Education

Degree in Accountancy, Economics, Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP Concur

Job description

Our client, a leading European real estate investment manager, is seeking a Graduate Accountant to join their growing Corporate Finance team based in London. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated, detail-oriented individual to gain hands-on finance experience in a business managing diverse, high-value property portfolios across the UK and Europe.

You’ll work alongside a supportive and experienced finance team, engaging with senior leaders and developing key skills while working towards a professional accountancy qualification.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the purchase ledger function, including coding, posting, and processing of AP invoices via SAP Concur.
• Coordinate and review staff expense claims, ensuring timely processing and policy compliance.
• Perform weekly bank postings and assist with treasury management tasks, including multi-currency cash forecasting and deposit placements.
• Regularly interact with senior internal stakeholders, including finance leadership and executive management.
• Develop a strong understanding of real estate private equity business operations and financial structures.
• Support on corporate finance and tax-related projects as needed.

Requirements:

• A degree in Accountancy, Economics, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
• Understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and a strong interest in accountancy.
• High attention to detail, with strong organisational and time management skills.
• A proactive, positive attitude and excellent communication skills.
• Eagerness to learn, with a curious mindset and the ambition to work in real estate private equity finance.

Why Apply?

• Hands-on exposure to corporate finance, treasury, and expenses management within a market-leading real estate investment manager.
• Work closely with an experienced and collaborative team in a fast-evolving business.
• Financial study support and paid study leave towards a recognised professional accountancy qualification.
• Competitive salary, attractive discretionary bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits package - including a yearly company trip abroad!