Accountant

My client, a busy and fast-paced real estate company, is seeking a skilled and motivated individual to join the finance team as an Accountant. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with a diverse range of entities and contribute to the success of the organization.

This is a permanent and full-time role, based in Kings Cross. This is a hybrid role, 3-days in office and 2-days from home. The salary for this position is £50,000 - £55,000 DOE.

Previous experience within real estate / property is essential.

Job Title: Accountant
Location: King's Cross, London

My client, a busy and fast-paced real estate company, is seeking a skilled and motivated individual to join the finance team as an Accountant. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with a diverse range of entities and contribute to the success of the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Ownership and control of financial ledgers for each entity, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records are in place.
• Perform weekly cashbook postings and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Raise sales invoices and credit notes, including intercompany recharges, in advance of applicable month/quarter end.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations by working day 5 of the month.
• Generate payments and cash transfers on online banking systems on a monthly basis and as required.
• Set up new bank accounts, including rent deposits, as required.
• Conduct monthly balance sheet control, including reviewing debtors, creditors, and work in progress balances.
• Assist in the preparation of quarterly management accounts and other quarter-end reporting outputs.
• Support year-end procedures, including populating lead schedules, locating supporting documentation, and posting journals.
• Ensure all leasing activity completed each quarter is appropriately reflected in the management accounts and financial statement reporting.
• Prepare actual vs. forecast reconciliation analysis for journal entry cash postings.
• Provide rent analysis of cash received into accounts and proactively chase outstanding debts.
• Support external audits by communicating with auditors and providing requested information.
• Proactively champion the finance system and drive system improvements.
• Liaise with managing agents for posting ground rental income and review monthly bank reconciliations.
• Champion the property management database system and ensure accurate reflection of sales activity.
• Prepare quarterly VAT returns and process monthly CIS reporting to HMRC.
• Manage internal cash transfers and set up ad hoc payments as required.
• Review daily bank account balances and identify any areas of concern.
• Assist in the review and implementation of internal control and system improvements.

Skills and Attributes:

• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs.
• Excellent prioritization and time management skills.
• Proactive in identifying and flagging issues.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to understand and influence others.
• Demonstrable track record of taking responsibility for financial transactions and challenging established processes.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Confidence in discussing finance matters at all levels within the organization.
• Self-starter with the ability to identify issues and present solutions.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to view the bigger picture.
• Ability to learn and apply learnings across different projects and entities.

If you are a highly motivated individual looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity in financial processing and control, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and join this dynamic finance team.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates