Senior Group Accountant

Leading Real Estate Group

Senior Group Accountant

C£70,000 + bonus

London - Canary Wharf

Responsible for one of the world's largest regeneration projects, this dynamic business develops, manages and owns an enviable property portfolio, encompassing commercial and residential developments. As one of the UK's leading developers, this organisation is backed by significant investors with a long-term strategy for growth.

Due to internal progression, this highly successful business is now seeking a talented Senior Group Accountant.

The role is an exciting mix between business-as-usual reporting, and a wide variety of project & technical advisory work.

It includes:

• The preparation of consolidated financial statements and consolidated management accounts at the ultimate group level and sub group levels on a quarterly basis including preparation of disclosure notes and front half narrative and numerical disclosures.
• The preparation of quarterly analytical review board reports, identifying key transactions and changes from previous periods together with bridges to explain significant movements.
• The preparation of Investor quarterly reporting and liaison with shareholders on queries on reporting.
• Identification of process improvements including use of technology solutions to enhance financial control and efficiency.
• Managing the external audit process for the year end and interim financial statements.
• Ownership of the "consolidation adjustment" book in Yardi with responsibility for ensuring all entries therein are accurate, complete and supported.
• Partner with segment (i.e. office, retail, residential, development) accounting teams as part of the financial reporting close process to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Drafting of accounting technical and accounting policy papers on issues as they arise.
• The oversight of key Group balance sheet reconciliations, including oversight of the bank reconciliation and intercompany processes and supporting the overall Group Balance sheet reconciliation framework.
• Calculation of financial KPI's and ratios for inclusion in the financial statements and bond presentations working with the Treasury team to ensure accurate reporting and inclusion in the bond investor presentation.
• Liaison with the Group's external auditors as part of the year end and interim financial statements.
• Involvement in other finance projects as required.
• Mentoring a small team

Required profile must have:

• ACA or practice trained ACCA
• In-depth knowledge of the consolidation process
• Evidence of complex accounting knowledge
• High degree of emotional intelligence
• Significant stakeholder management experience
• Ambitious and driven with a CV easily that reflects these traits
• Ability to work 4 days/week in Canary Wharf