Our client, a prominent property developer, is hiring for an experienced Accountant to join their team in Central London. This is an exceptional opportunity to be part of a company that is actively shaping the future of UK cities.
* Competitive salary range of £45,000 - £55,000
* Located in Central London
* Chance to work with one of the largest privately owned UK property businesses
* Full-time and permanent role
Responsibilities:
As an Accountant, your role will be crucial in maintaining accurate financial records for the company. You will maintain financial ledgers for each entity, ensuring up-to-date records are in place. Your responsibilities will also include posting weekly cashbook entries, preparing monthly bank reconciliations, raising sales invoices, and assisting with the preparation of quarterly management accounts. You will also play a key role in promoting finance system improvements and liaising with managing agents. Additionally, you will manage internal cash transfers and set up ad hoc payments on banking platforms.
- Maintain and control financial ledgers for each entity
- Post weekly cashbook entries and prepare monthly bank reconciliations
- Raise sales invoices and prepare monthly bank reconciliations
- Assist with the preparation of quarterly management accounts and year-end procedures
- Liaise with Asset Management team to ensure leasing activity is reflected in accounts
- Promote finance system improvements and liaise with managing agents
- Prepare quarterly VAT returns and organise payments/reconciling receipts
- Manage internal cash transfers and set up ad hoc payments on banking platforms
- Assist in review and implementation of internal control improvements
The Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate for this Accountant role will bring proficient Excel skills, including proficiency in PIVOT tables, VLOOKUPs and other basic formulae. You should have excellent prioritisation and time management skills, as well as a proactive approach to anticipating queries and flagging issues. An understanding of transactional details is essential, but you should also be able to take a step back and view the bigger picture. Confidence in discussing finance matters across all levels within the finance team and wider business is crucial. A demonstrable track record of taking responsibility for day-to-day finance/accounting transactions is also required.
- Proficient Excel skills including PIVOT tables, VLOOKUPs and other basic formulae
- Excellent prioritisation and time management skills
- Proactive approach to anticipating queries and flagging issues
- Understanding of transactional details but able to view bigger picture
- Confidence in discussing finance matters across all levels within the finance team and wider business
- Demonstrable track record of taking responsibility for day-to-day finance/accounting transactions
The Company:
Our client is one of the largest privately owned UK property businesses and urban regeneration specialists. They are committed to enhancing urban life for all. Their team of passionate professionals brings together an extraordinary blend of skills, access to global capital, and unrivalled technical and delivery experience. By developing, owning, and operating for the long-term, their work goes beyond bricks and mortar development to deliver inclusive growth for all their customers.
Next Steps:
Ready to advance your career with a leading property business? Apply today!
To apply for this role, please submit a copy of your CV via the application link provided.
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