Management Accountant | Real Estate

Cobalt Recruitment; Edgware; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Management Accountant in Edgware, England. This hands-on role involves ownership of management accounting, overseeing various financial processes, and modernizing finance systems within a family-owned real estate business. Ideal candidates will have a professional accounting qualification and strong skills in Xero and Excel, with a collaborative and personable approach.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' PQE in management accounting.
• Experience producing management accounts across multiple entities.
• Ability to oversee bank reconciliations and VAT administration.

Responsibilities

• Produce timely management accounts across 100 entities.
• Oversee monthly bank reconciliations and VAT administration.
• Drive process improvements and system integrations.

Skills

ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification

Strong technical grounding

Excellent Xero skills

Excellent Excel skills

Qube Property Management Software experience

Education

Professional accounting qualification

Tools

Xero

Excel

Qube

Job description

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Associate Director | Helping to create best-in-class finance functions within the UK Real Estate industry

Management Accountant

• Real Estate (Family office)
• Edgware, London

Cobalt are excited to be working exclusively with a family-owned real estate business with a 40-year track record of success. Operating through 100+ SPVs and a portfolio of UK property investments, their close-knit team of 25 combines professionalism with a collaborative, personable culture.

The Role

They are seeking a Management Accountant to take ownership of management accounting and play a pivotal role in modernising our finance processes. Reporting to the Group Finance Director and Group Financial Controller, this is a hands-on role with real scope to shape the function as we embrace new technologies and systems.

What You’ll Do

• Produce accurate and timely management accounts across 100 entities (mix of Xero and Excel)
• Oversee monthly bank reconciliations and VAT administration/filings
• Manage payroll, PAYE administration, and submissions
• Drive improvements by upgrading processes and integrating systems (Xero, Qube, automated bank feeds)

What We’re Looking For

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification with at least 2 years’ PQE
• Strong technical grounding (confident with double entry, Balance Sheets, and P&Ls)
• Excellent Xero and Excel skills; Qube Property Management Software experience a plus
• A personable, reliable, and organised team player with integrity at their core

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Accounting/Auditing

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