Senior Property Accountant

Osborn Executive Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to join a growing company

Excellent working flexibility

Autonomy in the role

Job summary

Osborn Executive Recruitment Ltd seeks a Senior Property Accountant in Central London, offering a competitive salary of £70k – £85k plus bonuses and hybrid working. This role involves financial accounting and oversight of property service charge accounting. Responsibilities include the preparation of financial statements, variance analysis, budget forecasting, and overseeing property accounting tasks. Candidates should have strong leadership skills, hands-on property accounting experience, and proficiency in accounting software like Sage and Yardi.

Qualifications

• Strong, hands‑on property accounting experience is essential.
• Knowledge of UK accounting standards (UK GAAP/IFRS) and property tax regulations is required.
• Advanced proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for real estate portfolios.
• Perform variance analysis, budget forecasting, and financial modelling.
• Ensure accurate submission of statutory accounts, including VAT returns.

Skills

Property accounting experience

Knowledge of UK accounting standards

Proficiency in accounting software

Leadership skills

Tools

Sage

Yardi

MRI

MS Excel

Job description

Senior Property Accountant

Central London

£70k – £85k + Bonus & Hybrid Working (2-3 days in the office)

The role

The role will sit between the CFO and the Property Accountant and will incorporate both financial accounting as well as having a hands on oversight role in the property service charge accounting.

Duties

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for real estate portfolios
• Perform variance analysis, budget forecasting, and financial modelling
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of statutory accounts, including VAT returns, corporation tax, and capital allowances
• Oversee all aspects of property accounting, including rent rolls, service charges, and maintenance of lease schedules
• Preparation and reconciliation of service charge
• Review and reconcile tenant ledgers, accounts receivable, and accounts payable
• Preparation and filling of VAT returns

Requirements

• Strong, hands‑on property accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards (UK GAAP/IFRS) and property tax regulations
• Advanced proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage, Yardi, MRI) and MS Excel
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage, grow and develop a team

Benefits

• Opportunity to join a growing company with ambitious investment plans
• Fantastic autonomy in this role, opportunity to very much make the role your own
• Excellent working flexibility