Qualified Company Accountant

Worth Recruiting; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Worth Recruiting is seeking a Qualified Accountant for a small private UK property company based in Hendon. You will manage financial reporting, accounting processes and overall financial management, with property sector experience helpful but not essential.

AAT or ACCA qualification is essential and you will oversee statutory reporting and internal controls. The role is permanent, full-time, offering a salary of £60,000–£70,000 per annum depending on qualification and experience, with

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with ACA, ACCA or CIMA
• Experience in financial accounting and statutory accounts
• Proven ability to oversee bookkeeping and bank reconciliations
• Experience with VAT returns and tax reporting
• Experience liaising with external auditors and tax advisers

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the company’s financial accounts, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
• Preparing management accounts, financial statements and reports to support business planning and decision‑making
• Managing cash flow, budgeting, forecasting and financial performance analysis
• Overseeing bookkeeping processes, bank reconciliations, purchase and sales ledgers and financial controls
• Managing VAT returns, statutory accounts and other relevant financial and tax reporting requirements
• Liaising with external auditors, tax advisers and other professional advisers, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and statutory obligations

Skills

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Financial accounting

Management reporting

Taxation knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Communication with senior management

Analytical skills

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualification

Job description

Job Description

A Qualified Accountant is required to join a small private UK property company with offices in the Hendon area, taking responsibility for financial reporting, accounting processes and the overall financial management of the business. Previous experience in the property industry would be helpful.

Vacancy

Qualified Company Accountant

Sector

Residential Lettings Agency

Location

Hendon, NW9

Salary

£60,000 - £70,000 per annum (Subject to qualification and experience)

Position

Permanent - Full Time

Reference

WR99054

This is a varied, hands‑on role suited to a fully qualified accountant who combines strong technical knowledge with a practical approach to financial management. AAT or ACCA qualification essential.

Working closely with the business, you will oversee financial controls, statutory reporting and accounting requirements, ensuring accurate financial information is maintained to support effective decision‑making. Property industry experience would be beneficial but is not essential.

What’s in it for you (Benefits)

• Salary of circa £60,000 to £70,000 per annum (Subject to qualification and experience)
• Opportunity to take ownership of the company’s financial reporting and accounting
• Varied role with responsibility across the business’s financial operations
• Opportunity to work closely with senior management and influence financial decision‑making
• Supportive working environment within a small business

The Company

• A small UK private property company with residential and commercial interests
• A hands‑on business with a practical approach to its financial and operational management
• Offers a varied working environment with the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the business

What You’ll Be Doing (Key Responsibilities) as a Qualified Accountant

• Overseeing the company’s financial accounts, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
• Preparing management accounts, financial statements and reports to support business planning and decision‑making
• Managing cash flow, budgeting, forecasting and financial performance analysis
• Overseeing bookkeeping processes, bank reconciliations, purchase and sales ledgers and financial controls
• Managing VAT returns, statutory accounts and other relevant financial and tax reporting requirements
• Liaising with external auditors, tax advisers and other professional advisers, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and statutory obligations

What Our Client Is Looking For (Skills & Experience)

• Fully qualified accountant with ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification
• Strong experience in financial accounting, management reporting and statutory accounts
• Sound knowledge of accounting standards, taxation and relevant regulatory requirements
• Experience overseeing bookkeeping processes, reconciliations and financial controls
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and provide meaningful insight
• Excellent organisational skills, accuracy and the ability to manage competing deadlines
• Confident communication skills and the ability to work effectively with senior management and external advisers
• Property industry experience would be advantageous but is not essential, alongside a proactive and commercially minded approach

Job Reference: WR99054 - Qualified Accountant - Residential Property Management