Accountant
London W1 (4 days office / 1 day WFH)
£50,000 – £60,000 + benefits + Bonus
A fast‑growing real estate investment and development business is looking for a hands‑on Financial Accountant to take ownership of day‑to‑day finance across a portfolio of UK property and development entities. This is a great fit for an accountant who enjoys being close to the assets, working in a multi‑entity environment, and being the “go‑to” person for accurate reporting, cash and payments. You will be responsible for the accounting and financial reporting for a group of UK real estate entities, producing robust management and statutory information that senior stakeholders can rely on. You will work closely with external advisors, property managers and the Head of Finance, so strong communication and a proactive, organised approach are essential. In this role there is unlikely to be further career progression unless the company grows further and hence they are looking for someone who will be happy in this role for a while.
What you will be doing
- Full ownership of day‑to‑day accounting for a portfolio of UK real estate development and investment entities, including multi‑entity consolidations
- Preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts, including consolidations, intercompany reconciliations and supporting schedules
- Preparation of statutory financial statements for UK entities under FRS 102 and IFRS, liaising with external auditors as required
- Preparation and submission of VAT returns and CIS returns, ensuring timely and accurate compliance
- Managing cashflow and cash forecasting across entities, including monitoring balances and preparing projections
- Managing supplier payment runs, bank transfers and related reconciliations
- Oversight of AP/AR records (including rent, service charges and supplier invoicing) and resolving queries with internal and external stakeholders
What you must bring
Applications will only be considered if you clearly meet all of the following:
- Qualified by experience, or Part qualified or qualified AAT qualified accountant or ACCA qualified – and not seeking further professional accountancy qualifications beyond their current qualification
- Recent and relevant experience as an accountant within the real estate development industry (e.g. Development projects, SPVs, multi‑entity structures)
- Strong experience preparing financial statements and management accounts, including consolidations across multiple entities
- Proven track record of preparing VAT returns and CIS returns
- Experience of cash management and cashflow forecasting, including managing payment runs
- Practical working knowledge of both FRS 102 and IFRS reporting frameworks
- Confident working in a small, growing finance team, comfortable taking ownership and working independently
- Full, unrestricted right to work in the UK now and in future – no sponsorship is available (including now or at any later date)
Experience with SAGE 200 or similar accounting systems and strong Excel skills would be advantageous but are not essential.
How to apply
If you are a Financial Accountant with recent financial accounting experience gained within the real estate development industry who can confidently meet all of the above criteria, please apply with your CV containing your relevant experience. Short-listed candidates will be contacted confidentially to discuss the role, team and package in more detail. If you do not have accounting experience working within the real estate development industry or do not meet the qualification or right‑to‑work requirements, your application cannot be considered for this role.