Job Summary
Job Overview
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Accountant to join a dynamic property portfolio environment. This role will work closely with the Financial Manager and will be responsible for financial reporting, reconciliations, budgeting, and reviewing the work of junior accountants.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and review monthly management accounts
- Review salary, prepaid, and receipting reconciliations
- Perform monthly reconciliations between accounting systems (e.g. Sitelink and MRI)
- Review VAT201 submissions and year-to-date reconciliations
- Maintain and update cash flow forecasts
- Prepare Budget vs Actual reports
- Prepare and review adjustment accounts for property acquisitions and disposals
- Process acquisition and disposal journals, including capital gains tax calculations
- Assist with onboarding and offboarding of properties on MRI
- Support tax planning initiatives
- Prepare annual financial statements and assist with audit queries
Portfolio Exposure
The role will support a diverse property portfolio, including:
- Student accommodation
- Storage facilities
- Office spaces
- Retail properties
- Industrial properties
Core Competencies & Skills
- Strong analytical ability with attention to detail
- Excellent problem-solving skills, particularly with complex reconciliations
- High level of accuracy in financial reporting and tax submissions
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
- Effective prioritisation and time management
- Adaptable and able to work in a changing environment
- Willingness to learn new systems and processes
Requirements
- Relevant accounting qualification
- Proven experience in a similar accounting role (property experience advantageous)
- Experience with accounting systems such as MRI (advantageous)
- Strong Excel skills
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.
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