Accountant

I am partnering with a pioneering property development company, specialising in transforming underutilised urban areas into thriving destinations, to bring on an Accountant. Great role for a part-qualified/finalist ACCA, CIMA studier.

• Salary: Up to £55,000 dependent on experience
• Location: City of London
• Hybrid: 3 days in 2 from home

What you can expect?

Financial Management

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial ledgers for all entities.
• Perform weekly cashbook postings and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Raise sales invoices, credit notes, and intercompany recharges before month/quarter-end.
• Handle payments, cash transfers, and new bank account setups as needed.
• Review balance sheet items such as debtors, creditors, and WIP balances monthly.
• Assist in preparing quarterly management accounts and year-end reports, including lead schedules and journal postings.
• Liaise with Asset Management to reflect leasing activities in financial reports.
• Conduct actual vs. forecast analysis for cash postings.
• Support external audits by providing documentation and explaining key processes.
• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns, monthly CIS reports, and respond to tax queries.
• Oversee internal cash transfers and set up payments with appropriate authorisations.
• Prepare interest schedules for debt drawdowns and manage project bank accounts.
• Monitor daily bank balances and address any concerns promptly.
• Champion system enhancements, test new processes, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with implementing internal control upgrades related to invoicing, expenses, and reporting.

Skills

• ACCA/CIMA Part-qualified or finalist level.
• Property experience desirable.
• Experience dealing with large number of inter-related entities.
• Experience dealing with large, complex corporate structures with minimal supervision.
• Strong Excel skills, including PIVOT tables, VLOOKUPs and other basic formulae to aid effective data manipulation and review.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Team player who will work collaboratively with different levels of stakeholders.

If this sounds like the ideal role for you, APPLY NOW or email an up to date CV to