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Property Accountant
- Posted 20 April 2021
- Salary £50000 - £55000 per annum
- Location
- Job type Permanent
- Discipline Accounting & Finance
- Referencebs7622_1618913516
- Contact NameBethany Singer
Job description
Our client, a leading real estate development, investment and capital management company are looking for an Accountant to join their London team. Successful candidates will be AAT/ACCA/CIMA qualified with at least 2-5 years within the property sector.
Accounting Responsibilities:
- Maintaining an accurate record of financial transactions;
- Updating and maintaining the general ledger;
- Recording of debits and credits;
- Maintaining the trial balance by a reconciliation of general ledgers i.e. balance sheet reconciliations to asset accuracy of transactions;
- Monitoring any variances from the projected budget;
- Preparation of quarterly VAT returns and ensuring timely submission;
- Preparation of payment request form;
- Performing monthly intercompany confirmation with other related group companies;
- Ensuring timely month-end closing, preparation of balance sheet reconciliations; management reporting, including the review of accounts prepared by property managers/operators/outsourced agents;
- Working closely with the property managers to ensure all transactions are recorded accurately and on timely basis;
Experience and Qualifications:
- AAT or newly qualified ACCA/CIMA (or equivalent) Accountant.
- At least 2 to 5 years' pertinent accounting experience (gained in the real estate/property sector)
- Good level of proficiency in MS Excel.
- Real Estate industry experience/exposure.
- Experience working with large excel financial models.
- Experience in (or exposure to) SAP software and processes is advantageous.
- Familiarity with IFRS standards.
- Good knowledge of local accounting standards.
- Performing credit reviews for potential tenants and suppliers.
- Data entry skills with high attention to detail.
- Ability to review financial information and summarise issues concisely.