Accountant – Real Estate

Property Accountant

• Job Type: Permanent
• Salary: £50,000-£60,000 per annum plus benefits
• Location: Central London

Our client, who specialise within the property industry, our have fantastic opportunity for a Accountant to join a dynamic and collaborative team.

This role is seeking a newly qualified or experienced Accountant with solid property/real estate experience who is ready to take a proactive approach to accounting, delivering meaningful financial reports and understanding client businesses deeply.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Preparation of management accounts and posting journals into the General Ledger (GL).
• Calculation of accruals, lease incentives, and prepayments.
• Posting managing agent rent and service charge statements.
• Conducting balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis of P&L accounts.
• Preparation of UK VAT returns reconciled to the general ledger.
• Preparation and submission of CIS returns where required.
• Reviewing payment run processing when necessary.
• Assisting with statutory accounts preparation and the year-end audit process.
• Assisting with the preparation of loan compliance calculations and certificates.
• Handling ad hoc client information requests.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification, newly qualified or with relevant experience.
• Experience reporting under FRS102 and IFRS.
• Proficient in using accounting software systems.
• Intermediate Excel skills (e.g., VLOOKUP, pivot tables, SUMIF formula).
• Strong accounting skills, with essential experience in VAT and an advantage in CIS.
• Experience in real estate & property accounting (fund accounting not client accounting).
• Diligent, detail-oriented, and precise.
• Effective communication skills with clients and other business stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively in a team, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Takes ownership of work, has a can-do attitude, and takes pride in delivery.
• Knowledge of Yardi or Sage would be an advantage.
• Previous experience in the Real Estate sector would be advantageous.

Benefits:

• Hybrid working – 2 days per weeks required in the office with flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunity for career progression within a growing company.
• Work in a team-oriented environment where learning and service excellence are valued.

To apply for this Property Accountant position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.