Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant London W1 (4 days office / 1 day WFH) £45,000 - £60,000 + benefits + Bonus A large 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 AAT‑qualified 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. 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 AAT qualified accountant – must not be currently studying or seeking further professional accountancy qualifications (e.g. ACA/ACCA/CIMA) 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 the 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr NACBA