Property Accountant

Cedar; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar, a growing multi-site business in the United Kingdom, is seeking a fully qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA accountant to take ownership of property accounting across a diverse portfolio of locations. The role suits a commercially minded professional with proven multi-site retail or FMCG experience and strong technical accounting skills.

You will partner with Property, Operations and Finance teams, manage leases under IFRS 16, own store P&Ls, budgets and month-end processes, and drive cost control

Qualifications

• Fully qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA is essential.
• Proven multi-site experience in retail or FMCG accounting across multiple locations.
• Strong understanding of property related costs and IFRS 16 lease accounting.
• Experience managing a team and partnering with non-finance stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage property accounting across multiple sites, including rent, service charges, utilities and business rates.
• Ensure lease accounting, accruals and reconciliations in line with IFRS 16.
• Own store level P&Ls, budgets, forecasts and variance analysis, identifying cost trends and savings opportunities.
• Review landlord invoices and service charge statements, investigate discrepancies and allocate costs accurately.
• Partner with Property, Operations and Finance teams to provide insight into property costs and site profitability.
• Support month end and year end reporting, audits and statutory accounts with strong financial controls.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Team leadership

Stakeholder partnering

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Tools

Excel

Job description

An exciting opportunity for a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) to join an established, multi-site business, taking ownership of property accounting across a diverse portfolio of locations.

This role would suit a commercially minded accountant with proven multi-site retail or FMCG experience, strong technical accounting skills and the ability to partner with operational stakeholders to improve cost control and financial performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage property accounting across multiple sites, covering rent, lease commitments, service charges, utilities and business rates.
• Ensure accurate lease accounting, accruals and reconciliations, supporting compliance with IFRS 16.
• Own store level P&Ls, budgets, forecasts and variance analysis, identifying cost trends and opportunities for savings.
• Review landlord invoices and service charge statements, investigate discrepancies and ensure accurate cost allocation.
• Business partner with Property, Operations and Finance teams, providing insight into property costs and site profitability.
• Support month end and year end reporting, audits and statutory accounts, maintaining strong financial controls.

About You

• Fully qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA is essential.
• Proven experience in a multi site retail or FMCG business, with demonstrable responsibility for accounting across multiple locations.
• Strong understanding of property related costs, including rent, service charges and business rates.
• Knowledge of IFRS 16 and experience with lease accounting.
• Experience managing a team and partnering effectively with non finance stakeholders.
• Strong Excel, analytical and problem solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.

If you are a qualified accountant with multi-site experience and a strong understanding of property accounting, this is an opportunity to take ownership of a key area of financial reporting and business partnering.