Financial Accountant

Posted 14 December 2021
Salary £55000 - £60000 per annum + Hybrid Working, Bonus
LocationCity of London
Job type Permanent
Discipline Accounting & Finance
ReferenceSR_FINACCOUNTANT_1639501091
Contact NameSherine Rose

Job description

A Global Real Estate company based in West London is looking for a Financial Accountant to assist the Consolidation & Corporate accounting team with all necessary quarterly financial reporting and ensure accounting records are maintained in an accurate and timely manner.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Preparation of quarterly financial close and flash report including full Balance Sheet reconciliations, P&L analytical review and variance commentary.
  • Business partnering with budget holders/heads of departments to deliver quarterly financial close numbers for overheads including reporting on variance analysis with commentary.
  • Support the UK consolidation team with the quarterly financial deliverables, including group reconciliations, analysis and posting of treasury transactions.
  • Reconciliation of audit fees including communication of other consultant cost recharges to the accountants
  • Preparation & management of weekly cash-flow forecasts and entity monthly bank reconciliations.
  • Review, approval and processing of entities purchase orders, and invoices
  • Assisting the Stats team with the preparation of audit packs and statutory accounts in addition to preparing tax packs.
  • Production of half year and year-end audit file for review and discussion with external auditors
  • Preparation of VAT return
  • Continuous improvement of reporting outputs, processes and system

Experience, Knowledge & Qualifications:

  • Qualified Chartered accountant from top 10 Accounting firm
  • Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail
  • Advanced spreadsheet skills

The salary is £60,000 with discretionary bonus