Financial Accountant Real Estate-City of London

Ref: (Ref: U22K047 )
Salary: £ 45,000 - 50,000
Specialist Area: Financial Accountant
Type: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP to 3 months

We are working with a growing and well-regarded accounting and finance consultancy that partners with real estate and private equity clients. Due to continued growth, they are looking to hire a Financial Accountant into a client-facing role with strong ownership and progression opportunities.

This position is ideal for a recently qualified accountant looking to move into a more commercial, client-focused environment.

THE ROLE:

You will work closely with a portfolio of real estate clients, taking responsibility for financial reporting and statutory compliance.

• Preparation of statutory financial statements under UK GAAP (FRS 102 / FRS 101) and IFRS
• Support with consolidated accounts, including schedules and supporting documentation
• Preparation and submission of Corporation Tax and VAT returns
• Acting as a key point of contact for auditors and managing the audit process
• Ownership of month-end and year-end close processes (journals, reconciliations)
• Preparation of cash flow forecasts
• Production of monthly management accounts with variance analysis
• Maintaining accurate financial records across Xero, ClearBooks, and related systems
• Balance sheet reconciliations across bank, purchase ledger, and sales ledger

THE PERSON:

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (newly qualified or 1 years’ PQE)
• Background in industry or practice (with accounts preparation) with exposure to real estate
• Strong technical accounting knowledge (UK GAAP / IFRS)
• Be an advanced Excel user, experience of Quickbooks, Xero, Sage or similar will be highly advantageous
• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate financial information
• Confident communicator with the ability to engage with clients
• Proactive, organised, and able to manage multiple priorities

BENEFITS:

• Hybrid working (2 days from home)
• Discretionary bonus
• Pension contribution
• Life cover
• 24 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Ideal role for someone looking to be in a “start up” environment and be able to see how they are adding value to the growth of the company.

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