£40K/yr to £45K/yr
London, England
Permanent, Variable

Accountant

Posted by Reed.

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.
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