Details:
- Salary: £60,000 - 80,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: West Midlands
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
Job Role - Financial Accountant
Location - West Midlands
Salary - £70,000 - £80,000 DOE
Job Role - Permanent
Are you a qualified accountant with a property background from a top-tier or second-tier practice, ready to take your first, or next, step in industry? This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing property business as Financial Accountant with real ownership of the finance function and close exposure to senior leadership.
The company
Our client is a well-established and ambitious real estate business with a diverse portfolio across residential and commercial property. With continued growth planned, they are looking for a commercially minded Financial Accountant to strengthen the finance function and play a key role in the business's next stage of growth.
The role
Reporting to the Finance Director you will take ownership of financial reporting, controls and compliance across a multi-entity group, while acting as a trusted adviser to the wider business.
Key responsibilities
Lead the month-end and year-end close, producing accurate management accounts and commentary for the board
Prepare statutory accounts across multiple SPVs and group entities, and manage the external audit process
Oversee group consolidation, intercompany reconciliations and balance sheet integrity
Manage budgeting, forecasting and cash flow, including lender reporting and covenant compliance
Support property acquisitions, disposals and refinancing, including financial modelling and due diligence
Oversee VAT, corporation tax and other compliance matters, working with external advisers
Strengthen financial controls, processes and systems as the business grows
Manage, develop and mentor the finance team
Provide insight on development appraisals, rental income, service charges and portfolio performance About you
ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, ideally trained within a top-tier or second-tier practice
Strong exposure to property or real estate clients, through audit, advisory or industry experience
Solid technical knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS 102) and/or IFRS, including property accounting and investment property valuations
Experience with multi-entity group structures, consolidations and SPVs
Commercially minded, with the confidence to partner with senior stakeholders and challenge where needed
Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines