Property Accountant

Job Role - Property Accountant
Salary - £60,000 - £70,000 DOE
Location - Birmingham
Job Type - Permanent
 
About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Finance Manager/Senior Accountant to oversee financial operations across a group of associated companies. This role is ideal for a qualified accountant with strong technical expertise, experience working within group structures and the ability to support senior management with strategic financial insights.
 
You will play a key role in financial reporting, tax planning, system management and the supervision of accounting processes while working closely with external advisors and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities
 
Financial Reporting & Accounts
 
Prepare and present year-end management accounts and statutory financial statements for multiple group companies
Review P&L accounts and Balance Sheets with Directors
Provide finalised financial statements and supporting documentation to external chartered accountants for submission to HMRC and Companies House
Conduct sales and income analysis, including parking revenue analysis
Manage intercompany reconciliations across balance sheet nominal codes
Prepare and submit VAT returns for all VAT-registered companies
Conduct annual capital allowances reviews
Prepare property purchase cost sheets and cash reconciliations with solicitors
Manage VAT property options where applicable  Tax & Compliance
 
Support corporation tax planning activities
Ensure compliance with relevant financial and regulatory requirements
Manage ICO registrations and periodic reviews  Finance Operations
 
Oversee and supervise the sales ledger, purchase ledger and nominal ledger functions
Manage company payment card expense recharges
Provide financial advice and recommendations to management  Systems & Payroll
 
Manage accounting systems including staff access and company setups
Maintain nominal code structures across group entities
Oversee payroll processes including PAYE and pension submissions  Stakeholder & Team Management
 
Liaise with solicitors on property purchases
Work with external accountants and consultants on financial and regulatory matters
Provide training and guidance to accounts staff  Skills & Experience
 
Professional qualification such as CIMA, ACCA, or ACA (preferred)
Ideally 5+ years of accounting or finance experience
Strong knowledge of financial reporting, tax and compliance within the UK
Experience working within group company structures with subsidiaries or associated companies

Experience with in the property industry is highly desirable
Strong analytical, organisational and leadership skills  

What We Offer
 
Competitive salary based on experience
Opportunity to work within a dynamic and growing business environment
A role with significant responsibility and influence on financial strategy