Accountant

Location
England, London
Salary
£55000 - £65000 per annum
Posted
26 Oct 2016
Closes
02 Nov 2016
Ref
2519690/001
Contact
Isabel Evans
Experience Levels
Qualified Accountant
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

A leading London property development business are looking to recruit a Senior Accountant to join their fantastic Central London head office. Working closely with the Finance Manager and Finance Director, the Senior Accountant will be a key member of this growing finance team.

The business is expanding all the time, with exciting new projects all over London and the UK. As a result, they are looking to bolster the finance function with a technically strong, commercially savvy, Senior Accountant.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Work closely with the Finance Director and Finance Manager in the setup, understanding & execution of future projects and JVs
  • Understand complex legal structures and research and recommend appropriate accounting treatments
  • Completion of Annual Statutory accounts for applicable entities
  • Completion of Quarterly Management accounts for applicable entities
  • Completion of Quarterly Investor reporting as required
  • Communicating & dealing with audits across applicable entities
  • Challenge accounting treatments ensuring they are in line with accounting standards
  • Assist in review and implementation of internal controls where required
  • Assist in system improvements (invoicing, expenses, management reporting)

About you:

  • ACA qualified (or overseas equivalent)
  • Ability to interpret complex legal structures and understand accounting implications
  • Technically strong with an in depth understanding of accounting standards (IFRS and FRS102)
  • Knowledge of US GAAP preferable but not essential
  • Accounts preparation experience
  • Experience/interest in real estate highly desirable
  • Strong Excel skills

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please get in touch with your CV!