Property Accountant

Property Accountant

• Location:
  
  Central London
• Job Type:12 month fixed term contract - view to a permanent role.
• Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum

We are seeking a dedicated recently qualified Accountant to join our clients finance team as a Property Accountant on an initial 12 month fixed term contract. This role is ideal for someone who is newly qualified and has a background in property development and investment either in industry or from practice.

Our client is a well established property investment and management quitté business based in London and this role will be working within a collaborative and supportive team.

The successful candidate will oversee daily financial operations and contribute to both routine and complex accounting activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance in all transactions.

• Assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly management and board reports and accounts, including control account reconciliations and investigating differences.
• Assist in the preparation of year-end accounts, including providing necessary information.
• Oversee the daily processing of rent and service charge receipts, including backup processes when necessary.
• Manage the operational work of the Finance support team.
• Conduct bank reconciliations and investigate and clear reconciling items.
• Complete and submit VAT calculations and returns.
• Coordinate and reconcile Farm Accounts with information from Farm Agents-thumbnail
• Manage Service Charge accounts and annual reporting in collaboration with Property Managers.
• Perform inter-company reconciliations and reporting.
• Review and reconcile Managing Agent accounts with respect to Service Charges, ensuring accurate reporting and VAT accounting.
• Liaise with operational staff to provide necessary financial information (e.g., credit control).
• Handle ad hoc matters as required by senior management.

• Newly qualified accountant – ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent
• Experience in property development and investment is preferred.
• At least 3 years of financial and management accounting experience.
• Competence in managing multiple stakeholders and tasks.
• Experience with Qube is highly desirable; proficiency in Excel is required.
• Key personal attributes include being highly organised, an excellent communicator, proactive with a positive can‑do attitude, attentive to detail, and operating with integrity, honesty, and trustworthiness.

• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Dynamic and supportive work environment.)

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