Senior Corporate Accountant

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global real estate investor is seeking a Senior Corporate Accountant for its London-based Finance team. The successful candidate will oversee accounting operations across APAC while supporting group reporting and ensuring compliance. This role requires strong communication skills and relevant in-house experience in property or financial services.

Benefits

Bonus structure

Benefits package

Qualifications

• 1-3 years PQE in corporate accounting or financial reporting.
• Experience in property/real estate or financial services is essential.
• Self-starter with a proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting operations for APAC region.
• Own month-end close, management accounts, and variance analysis.
• Ensure compliance with tax and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Process Improvement

Excel proficiency

Tech-savviness

Education

ACA, CA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified

Job description

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A leading global real estate investor and developer is seeking a Senior Corporate Accountant to join its dynamic London-based Finance team. With a strong track record of creating iconic communities and assets across major international cities, the company is committed to building a better tomorrow through innovation, community, and customer-centric design.

This role will take primary responsibility for accounting operations across the APAC region while supporting global finance initiatives. The ideal candidate will be fully qualified and around the 1 to 3 years PQE mark or equivalent, preferably coming from a corporate accounting or financial reporting role in property / real estate, asset management or financial services.

The culture of the London office is professional, down to earth, supportive and inclusive with around 50 people of which Finance is 7 people.

Key Responsibilities:

• APAC Region: act as lead accountant, overseeing financial operations in several SE Asian countries
• Financial & Management Reporting: own the month-end close for APAC including management accounts, variance analysis and commentary. Support global regions during month-end close.
• Group Reporting: assist the EU team in consolidated group reporting to the US-based headquarters.
• Treasury: collaborate with Treasury to ensure timely payments.
• Audit: lead the audit process for Singapore; provide audit support across EU regions.
• Accounts Payable: oversee AP and weekly employee expense reimbursements.
• Compliance: ensure tax and regulatory compliance including GST, VAT, and statutory reporting.
• Documentation: maintain up-to-date accounting memos, policies and process notes.
• Collaboration: build strong relationships with APAC colleagues and handle ad hoc finance queries.
• Process Improvement: identify opportunities for efficiencies and implement improvements.

Your background:

• ACA, CA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified, likely around the 1-3 years PQE mark
• Experience working in property / real estate, asset management or financial services - this isn't a role aimed at someone wanting to move out of Audit or Professional Services and relevant in-house experience is essential
• Strong communicator with excellent organisational skills
• Comfortable working under pressure and meeting deadlines
• Proficient in Excel and large data sets
• Tech-savvy with an interest in systems and process automation
• Self-starter with a proactive, can-do attitude
• Experience in international finance and working across multiple jurisdictions is a plus

Salary on offer is c.£75-80,000 base plus bonus and benefits.

4 days in the office, 1 remote, central London location.