Property Accountant

Berkeley Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property development company in London seeks a Property Accountant to manage finance operations, prepare management accounts, and oversee budget trackers. Ideal candidates will possess strong Excel skills and attention to detail. This role offers 25 days of annual leave, health benefits, and a private pension plan.

Benefits

25 days annual leave, increasing with service

Private Medical Insurance

Access to online discount platform

Berkeley Foundation volunteer day

Private pension plan

Group life assurance

Qualifications

• Part-qualified in ACA/CIMA/AAT or similar experience desirable.
• Strong competence in Excel including PivotTables and VLOOKUPs.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day finance operations including accounts receivable and payable.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and reports.
• Develop and manage budget trackers for property costs.

Skills

Excel skills (PivotTables, VLOOKUPs)

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Team player

Education

Part-qualified (ACA/CIMA/AAT) or equivalent

Job description

Property Accountant

Department: Build to Rent

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Vauxhall, London

Reporting To: Tom Butcher & Jack Balfour

Description

Berkeley Living is a dedicated rental offering from the Berkeley Group, combining five decades of expertise in creating high-quality homes and communities with a forward-looking approach to modern living. Established to redefine the rental experience, Berkeley Living delivers homes of exceptional design and craftsmanship, supported by an unwavering commitment to service, care, and attention to detail. Our developments are located within established, well-connected Berkeley communities, ensuring residents enjoy not only beautifully designed apartments but also thoughtfully curated public spaces, amenities, and excellent transport links. Every element has been considered to provide a seamless, stress-free experience, where flexibility meets the reassurance of a trusted and responsible landlord. At the core of Berkeley Living is a belief that renting should be as effortless as it is rewarding. We remove complexity, anticipate needs, and foster welcoming environments where individuals can feel truly at home. In doing so, we set a new benchmark for renting – one that prioritises quality, integrity, and excellence at every stage.

The role

Responsible for day-to-day finance operations including accounts receivable, accounts payable, journals, payment runs, and bank and balance sheet reconciliations. Prepares monthly management accounts, reports, and ad hoc financial analysis, ensuring accurate and timely recording of all transactions. Develops, manages, and maintains budget trackers for property operating costs and overheads, working closely with property teams to report performance against budget and identify cost-saving opportunities.

• Responsibility for production of monthly Management Accounts, all elements of the Income Statement, Balance Sheet and key reconciliations for the Company;
• Responsibility for producing and running the accounts / accounting entries;
• Matching and processing of invoices to purchase orders and generating and processing BACS runs;
• Daily bank reconciliations: match unmatched income to relevant tenants and support with collection of rental arrears;
• Support to the team for subcontractor and supplier payment logistics;
• Day to day responsibility for banking;
• Management of Purchase Orders and ensuring that PO requests are within budget;
• Pro-active management of overhead budget to ensure costs remain within agreed budget;
• Working alongside members of the team to control monthly forecast spend including reporting to compare actuals vs budget;
• Completion of year-end processes, including year-end reporting to Group Finance; and
• Formal reporting into the Finance Controller.

Experience required

• Part-qualified (ACA/CIMA/AAT) or equivalent experience desirable.
• Competent Excel skills, including PivotTables and VLOOKUPs.
• Strong attention to detail and very diligent.
• Excellent organisational skills with pro-active approach.
• Personable and a good team player that will form strong working relationships with both finance and non-finance staff.

Why work for us?

• 25 days annual leave, increasing with service to 33 days.
• Health and wellbeing benefits including Private Medical Insurance.
• Lifestyle benefits including access to an online discount platform.
• Berkeley Foundation volunteer day.
• Private pension plan.
• Group life assurance.

The standard default full-time working hours in the office are 8am-5pm with core working hours 9am-4pm. Internal applicants: If you’re an internal applicant, please ensure you’ve informed your line manager of your intention to apply for this position.