Commercial Property Accountant

About the Business

An opportunity to join as a Commercial Property Accountant for a well‑established, privately owned organisation operating across multiple sites nationwide. Based near Birmingham Airport
, this business has a strong track record of stability and long‑term growth, with a reputation for supporting and developing its people. This role offers the chance to take ownership of a diverse property portfolio and work closely with key stakeholders.

As a Commercial Property Accountant, your main duties include:

• Take ownership of accounting for property‑related costs, including rent (fixed and turnover‑based), rates, service charges, and utilities, ensuring accurate coding, posting, accruals, prepayments, and monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Review and interpret lease agreements to ensure correct financial treatment, including preparation of turnover rent certificates, calculation of provisions and settlements, and reconciliation to reported sales data.
• Maintain lease accounting records in line with IFRS 16 requirements, including supporting right‑of‑use asset and lease liability calculations, monitoring lease changes, and assisting with month‑end, year‑end, and audit reporting.
• Support the preparation of annual property budgets and ongoing forecasts, providing variance analysis and clear commentary on financial performance.
• Liaise professionally with landlords, managing agents, auditors, and internal teams (including Accounts Payable) to ensure timely processing, accurate reporting, and effective query resolution.

The role is hybrid
, with four days in the office near Birmingham Airport and one day working from home. You’ll be based within a well‑known, established business operating from a professional head office environment, joining a supportive finance team within a wider multi‑site organisation. The company offers a stable yet progressive culture, with strong collaboration, flexibility, and clear opportunities for long‑term development.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Professionally qualified (CIMA, ACCA or ACA) preferred; candidates who are part‑qualified, studying, or qualified by experience will also be considered.
• Proven experience within a finance or accounting function.
• Previous exposure to property‑related accounting or a multi‑site environment would be advantageous.
• Working knowledge of lease accounting standards, including IFRS 16.
• Confident using finance systems or ERP platforms within a structured reporting environment.

• Well established business
• Fantastic, supportive finance team
• Opportunity for progression, due to ongoing growth
• Flexible working

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