Senior Corporate Accountant

JR United Kingdom; Slough; 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 Finance team. The role focuses on accounting operations for the APAC region, requiring a qualified professional with 1-3 years PQE. The ideal candidate will have a background in property or financial services and be proficient in managing financial reports and audits. This position offers a dynamic work environment and a salary in the range of £75,000 to £80,000, with a flexible office model.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years PQE in finance or corporate accounting required.
• Experience in property, asset management, or financial services is essential.
• Interest in systems and process automation valued.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial operations in several SE Asian countries.
• Own month-end close for APAC including variance analysis.
• Lead the audit process for Singapore.

Skills

Strong communicator

Organisational skills

Tech-savvy

Comfortable under pressure

Education

ACA, CA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified

Tools

Excel

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.