Senior Financial Accountant

Joshua Robert Recruitment Limited; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Joshua Robert Recruitment Limited is supporting a well-established real estate business in its search for a Financial Accountant to own the finance function and work closely with the senior leadership team.

You will lead financial reporting across a multi-entity group, manage month-end and statutory accounts, oversee consolidation and intercompany activity, support acquisitions and refinancing, and provide timely insight to drive strategic decisions for a growing portfolio.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified, with top-/second-tier practice experience.
• Strong exposure to property/real estate clients via audit/advisory or industry.
• Solid knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS 102) and IFRS incl. property accounting.
• Experience with multi-entity group structures and SPVs.
• Commercial mindset with ability to partner with senior stakeholders.
• Highly organised with attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end close with management accounts and board commentary.
• Prepare statutory accounts across multiple SPVs and group entities; manage external audits.
• Oversee group consolidation, intercompany reconciliations and balance sheet integrity.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting and cash flow, including lender reporting and covenants.
• Support acquisitions, disposals and refinancing with financial modelling and due diligence.
• Oversee VAT, corporation tax and other compliance matters with external advisers.
• Strengthen financial controls, processes and systems as the business grows.
• Manage, develop and mentor the finance team.
• Provide insight on development appraisals, rental income and portfolio performance.

Skills

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Property/real estate accounting

UK GAAP IFRS knowledge

Consolidations & SPVs experience

Stakeholder management

Organised & detail-oriented

Job description

Ready to swap the audit cycle for a seat at the heart of a fast-growing property business? If you are a qualified accountant with a property background from a top-tier or second-tier practice, this is your chance to make the leap into industry as Financial Accountant. You will take real ownership of the finance function, work side by side with senior leadership and see the impact of your work every single day.

The company

Our client is a well-established and ambitious real estate business with a diverse portfolio across residential and commercial property. With continued growth planned, they are looking for a commercially minded Financial Accountant to strengthen the finance function and play a key role in the business's next stage of growth.

The role

Reporting to the Finance Director you will take ownership of financial reporting, controls and compliance across a multi-entity group, while acting as a trusted adviser to the wider business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end and year-end close, producing accurate management accounts and commentary for the board
• Prepare statutory accounts across multiple SPVs and group entities, and manage the external audit process
• Oversee group consolidation, intercompany reconciliations and balance sheet integrity
• Manage budgeting, forecasting and cash flow, including lender reporting and covenant compliance
• Support property acquisitions, disposals and refinancing, including financial modelling and due diligence
• Oversee VAT, corporation tax and other compliance matters, working with external advisers
• Strengthen financial controls, processes and systems as the business grows
• Manage, develop and mentor the finance team
• Provide insight on development appraisals, rental income, service charges and portfolio performance

About you

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, ideally trained within a top-tier or second-tier practice
• Strong exposure to property or real estate clients, through audit, advisory or industry experience
• Solid technical knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS 102) and/or IFRS, including property accounting and investment property valuations
• Experience with multi-entity group structures, consolidations and SPVs
• Commercially minded, with the confidence to partner with senior stakeholders and challenge where needed
• Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines