Group Accountant - Real Estate

Group Accountant - Real Estate. (Recently qualified ACA). OUR CLIENT is a large UK based private property development company backed by a larger investor. They are developing a number of key strategic sites and as they look to expand, they are taking on a recently qualified ACA - Group Accountant to join their central finance team and assume responsibility for the preparation of the quarterly management accounts and the quarterly consolidation of 90+ companies as well as assisting in delivering timely, accurate and high-quality financial reports and management information.

THE ROLE: The Group Accountant will be responsible for:

• Assisting with the quarterly consolidation of c100 companies in accordance with UK GAAP and will include preparation and documentation of consolidation journals.
• Preparing the quarterly management accounts, including the provision of variance analysis comparing actual results to budget.
• Assisting with the preparation of the financial sections of the year end Group accounts as well as reviewing the whole report and accounts.
• Preparing subsidiary accounts under FRS 102.
• Assisting with update of accounting software.
• Assisting with the review of VAT/CIS returns ahead of submission to HMRC.
• Assisting with monitoring and documentation of financial controls within the finance department.
• Monitoring distributable reserves, including recoverability of intercompany receivables, impairment of investments and payment of dividends up the Group.
• Ongoing review of dormant entities for strike off.
• Performing credit checks on third parties.
• Assisting with the population of the Group's tax model on an ad hoc basis.
• Ensuring that audit queries are responded on a timely basis and assisting with the implementation of internal audit recommendations.
• Preparation of financial slides for Board meetings and other reporting matters.
• Undertaking other ad hoc tasks as requested.

THE PERSON REQUIREMENTS:

• Recent ACA qualification (or equivalent) 1-2 years PQE.
• An understanding of the technical aspects of accounting - including group consolidations, joint venture accounting and revenue recognition.
• Awareness of real estate accounting issues such as VAT and CIS implications, investment vs trading properties, long-term developments, and leases would be an advantage.
• A strong MS Office user specifically in Excel.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to be able to assist a diverse client group across the business.
• Proactive, methodical, and highly organised,
• Enthusiastic and sociable
• Flexible - the individual may be required to attend occasional meetings at the development sites (based in the UK, but not necessarily in London).

BENEFITS:

• Good benefits / bonus and 10% pension.
• Expanding and commercial environment.
• Flexible working.

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