Property Accountant

Position: Property Accountant (Permanent)
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