Property Accountant

Property Accountant

Annual Salary: Circa £60,000 plus benefits

Location: London

Job Type: Full-time, 12-month fixed term contract

Reed Finance is exclusively partnering with a leading real estate investor and developer to recruit for them a dedicated Accountant to join their finance team on a 12-month fixed term contract as a Property Accountant.

This is a crucial role in maintaining smooth accounting operations and providing financial, reporting, and business partnering support within the Finance Team. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring timely financial processes and compliance with local accounting standards and IFRS.

This role would suit a recently qualified Accountant who has trained in practice/audit and has accounts preparation experience.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Prepare and review high-quality monthly management reporting packs and balance sheet reconciliations.

Submit management accounts to Group monthly and complete Group reporting disclosures.

Conduct monthly variance analysis and collaborate with stakeholders to provide meaningful commentary.

Assist in the preparation of tax reports including VAT and corporation tax, ensuring HMRC compliance.

Prepare cash flow forecasts and full-year financial reporting, liaising with auditors and responding to audit queries.

Ensure compliance with UK REIT regime requirements and oversee supplier payment authorizations.

Drive process improvements and robust financial controls across the company, ensuring adherence to SOPs.

Manage property and entity accounts for all assets under remit and assist the Finance Team with ad-hoc tasks and projects.

Required Skills & Qualifications

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified Accountant (or equivalent) with up to 2 years post-qualification experience.

Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Strong knowledge of local accounting standards and IFRS.

Minimum of 2 years’ relevant financial experience in the real estate industry.

Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA)/Student Property experience will be highly regarded

Excellent interpersonal skills, capable of working with internal teams and external parties.

Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, meeting deadlines and managing multiple priorities.

Benefits

Competitive salary package.

Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Dynamic and supportive work environment.

Access to industry events and networking opportunities.

To apply for this Property Accountant position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.