Reed
Senior Accountant – Real Estate
Location: London
Contract: 12-month fixed-term
Salary: £70,000 – £75,000 per annum inclusive of benefits
Are you a qualified finance professional with experience in real estate, currently available and seeking a long term contract opportunity, that may become permanent?
Our client is looking to appoint a commercially focused Senior Accountant to support their London-based property finance function on a 12-month basis. This role sits within a well-established commercial real estate platform and will play a key part in supporting the financial performance of a substantial and varied portfolio.
This position would suit an individual with circa 2–5 years’ post-qualified experience within property or real estate who is keen to broaden exposure in a fast-paced, high-value environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Financial Management: Oversee core accounting activities across the portfolio, ensuring accurate reporting and adherence to relevant accounting standards including IFRS.
- Month-End & Reporting: Lead the month-end process and deliver timely group reporting, alongside providing meaningful financial insights and analysis.
- Audit Coordination: Act as a key contact for auditors, managing the year-end process and ensuring all statutory and internal requirements are met.
- Planning & Process Improvement: Support budgeting and forecasting cycles, assist with tax-related matters, and contribute to ongoing system and process enhancements (including SAP-related initiatives).
Candidate Profile:
- Qualifications: ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified (or equivalent)
- Experience: Proven post-qualified experience (2–5 years) within a real estate or property-focused environment
- Systems & Technical: Strong Excel capability and working knowledge of SAP or similar ERP systems
- Skill Set: Detail-oriented with strong analytical capability and confidence working autonomously in a dynamic setting
- Communication: Able to engage effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders
What’s on Offer:
- A competitive package aligned to experience including end of contract bonus
- Exposure to a large-scale commercial property portfolio
- Opportunity to contribute to meaningful financial and strategic initiatives
- A collaborative and high-performing finance team environment
If you are seeking a contract role where you can apply your real estate finance experience within a commercially driven setting, please submit your CV outlining your relevant experience and availability for consideration.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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