Financial Accountant - Commercial Real Estate

Deverell Smith; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job description

Recruiter Deverell Smith

Location London, United Kingdom

Job Title: Financial & Property Accountant
Salary: £35k - £45k
Location: Central London - Hybrid Options
Hours: 9:30am - 6pm

Summary:

We are representing a Property Management & Investment firm based in Central London, with a focus on Pan-European value-add investments across both Residential and Commercial Real Estate. Opening their London office in 2020, they have since grown significantly and are now looking to grow their Property Accounting team.

The role will report into the Financial Controller and is responsible for all aspects of financial functions relating to the assigned portfolio of properties. The ideal candidate would have a Commercial Real Estate background and be actively studying their professional exams (ACCA, CIMA, ACA).

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing financial statements of a number of portfolios.
• Reviewing and amending the transactions posted by the managing agent/asset management team as necessary.
• Liaising with the managing agent/asset manager/property management accountant on a regular basis to ensure the integrity and accuracy of transactions.
• Reviewing invoices/purchase orders posted by the accounts payable team as necessary.
• Journal entries for corrections, accruals, prepayments, depreciation, capitalisation, etc.
• Analysing the capex information.
• Providing VAT returns & CIS tax returns information to the relevant team members within the timeline.
• Assisting in the buying & selling of assets/companies and following correct accounting treatment.
• Helping onboard the companies when required.
• Quarterly reconciliation of balance sheet and profit & loss accounts.
• Quarterly preparation of financial statements in line with IFRS & FRS 102.
• Assisting in the preparation of annual statutory accounts of the assigned portfolio of companies and dealing with audit queries.
• Providing cover for other team members as and when required.

Benefits:

• 33 days holiday including UK Bank/Public holidays
• Discretionary bonus
• Company Pension (Salary Sacrifice)
• Private Medical Insurance (Vitality)
• Enhanced Maternity Pay (subject to eligibility)
• Hybrid Working (3 days in the office, 2 working from home)
• Dog Friendly office (1 day per week subject to Company policy)