Corporate Accountant

A growing real estate business is seeking a qualified accountant to join its expanding finance team in a broad and varied Head Office Accountant position.

Reporting into senior finance leadership, this opportunity is ideally suited to an ACA-qualified accountant looking to make their first move from practice into industry. The role offers significant responsibility from day one, exposure to senior stakeholders, and the chance to play a key role within a high-performing finance function.

You'll take ownership of key head office accounting activities, helping to ensure accurate financial reporting, supporting budgeting and forecasting processes, and contributing to the continued development of the finance function. Over time, the position is expected to evolve, providing increasing exposure to financial planning and analysis responsibilities.

What you'll be doing

Ownership of the month-end accounting and reporting process for a number of operating entities

Preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations and management reporting

Analysis of operational and head office costs, investigating variances and identifying key trends

Supporting budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities

Partnering with stakeholders across finance and the wider business to provide insight and challenge

Assisting with statutory reporting, audits and compliance requirements

Supporting cash flow reporting and working capital management

Driving process improvements and helping to enhance financial controls and reporting frameworks

Producing ad hoc analysis to support business decision making

Acting as a key finance contact for designated business areas

What we're looking for

Qualified Accountant (ACA or ACCA OR equivalent) ideally trained within a Big 4 or leading accountancy practice

1-3 years' post-qualified experience, either in practice or having recently made the move into industry

Strong technical accounting foundation combined with a commercial mindset

Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of deliverables

Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships across the business

Analytical, inquisitive and naturally proactive in solving problems

Looking for a long-term opportunity with clear progression into FP&A and broader commercial finance responsibilities

What's on Offer

Opportunity to join a growing and well-backed real estate organisation

High level of autonomy and ownership from day one

Broad exposure across finance and the wider business

Clear development pathway into FP&A and commercial finance

Collaborative, fast-paced environment with strong career progression opportunities

This role would suit an ambitious ACA looking to leverage a strong practice foundation in a commercial environment and build a long-term career within a growing business.

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