Accountant

Accountant

• Annual Salary: £40k - £45k per annum
• Location: Central London
• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

We have partnered with a global real-estate firm seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Accountant to join their team in London. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in finance and accounting, who is ready to take on the challenge of working in a fast-paced environment.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Collaborate with stakeholders within and outside finance functions in Europe to ensure the timely delivery of financial accounts.
• Review monthly local reporting packs, bank reconciliations, and statutory financial statements.
• Assist in the preparation of year-end audit schedules and reporting packs.
• Prepare management fees and charges for review by the Finance Manager.
• Support ongoing procurements and payments.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts and manage interbank fund transfers.
• Assist in financial forecasting and budgeting processes.
• Provide ad hoc financial reports and assistance as required by the group finance team.
• Support statutory audits and internal audit processes.
• Prepare and review regulatory filings such as VAT, Corporate Income Tax, and other relevant taxes.
• Monitor tax law developments and prepare responses to changes.
• Implement compliance monitoring to ensure adherence to regulations.
• Optimize accounting, reporting, and forecasting systems.
• Support teams with various IT systems and onboard new vendors.
• Manage bank mandates and online banking access controls.
• Upload and review payments/invoices to banking platforms or accounting systems as needed.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Study towards a professional qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA).
• Minimum 2-3 years of relevant experience in an audit/accounting environment.
• Experience in the global European real estate sector is advantageous.
• Knowledge of real estate accounting software such as Yardi, MRI/Horizon, or other accounting packages is desirable.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Office Suite.
• Proactive self-starter with the ability to work independently.
• Solution-driven with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet multiple deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail with the ability to work well under pressure and meet tight reporting deadlines.