Accountant

I am partnering with a pioneering property development company, specialising in transforming underutilised urban areas into thriving destinations, to bring on an Accountant. Great role for a part-qualified/finalist ACCA, CIMA studier.

• Salary: Up to £55,000 dependent on experience
• Location: City of London
• Hybrid: 3 days in 2 from home

What you can expect?

Financial Management

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial ledgers for all entities.
• Perform weekly cashbook postings and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Raise sales invoices, credit notes, and intercompany recharges before month/quarter-end.
• Handle payments, cash transfers, and new bank account setups as needed.
• Review balance sheet items such as debtors, creditors, and WIP balances monthly.
• Assist in preparing quarterly management accounts and year-end reports, including lead schedules and journal postings.
• Liaise with Asset Management to reflect leasing activities in financial reports.
• Conduct actual vs. forecast analysis for cash postings.
• Support external audits by providing documentation and explaining key processes.
• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns, monthly CIS reports, and respond to tax queries.
• Oversee internal cash transfers and set up payments with appropriate authorisations.
• Prepare interest schedules for debt drawdowns and manage project bank accounts.
• Monitor daily bank balances and address any concerns promptly.
• Champion system enhancements, test new processes, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with implementing internal control upgrades related to invoicing, expenses, and reporting.

Skills

• ACCA/CIMA Part-qualified or finalist level.
• Property experience desirable.
• Experience dealing with large number of inter-related entities.
• Experience dealing with large, complex corporate structures with minimal supervision.
• Strong Excel skills, including PIVOT tables, VLOOKUPs and other basic formulae to aid effective data manipulation and review.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Team player who will work collaboratively with different levels of stakeholders.

If this sounds like the ideal role for you, APPLY NOW or email an up to date CV to charlotte.goodger@investigo.co.uk