ACA Accountant
Posted Today by Hays
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
City Of London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: A leading property investment and asset management firm is seeking a newly qualified ACA accountant for a 6-month interim role in their finance team. This hybrid position in central London offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the property investment sector. The ideal candidate will be making their first move from practice and will support various finance functions. Responsibilities include preparing financial statements, assisting with valuations, and supporting cash flow forecasting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Preparing statutory financial statements in line with UK GAAP and industry standards
- Assisting with property portfolio valuations and investment performance analysis
- Supporting cash flow forecasting and monitoring rental income streams
- Preparing budgets and tracking operating costs across multiple assets
- Investigating and resolving accounting discrepancies
- Assisting with month-end and year-end close processes
Key Skills:
- Fully qualified ACA accountant with a strong grounding in practice
- Excellent communication skills to collaborate with asset managers and senior stakeholders
- Strong attention to detail and ability to resolve reconciliation issues efficiently
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with property or investment accounting systems is advantageous
- A proactive attitude and eagerness to learn about the property investment industry
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: City Of London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Your New Company A leading property investment and asset management firm with a strong track record of delivering exceptional returns across residential and commercial portfolios is seeking a newly qualified accountant to join their finance team on a 6-month interim basis. This hybrid role, based in central London, offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the dynamic property investment sector.
Your New Role We are looking for a newly qualified ACA accountant making their first move from practice, ideally someone who is immediately available. You'll play a key role in supporting the finance function with responsibilities including:
- Preparing statutory financial statements in line with UK GAAP and industry standards
- Assisting with property portfolio valuations and investment performance analysis
- Supporting cash flow forecasting and monitoring rental income streams
- Preparing budgets and tracking operating costs across multiple assets
- Investigating and resolving accounting discrepancies
- Assisting with month-end and year-end close processes
What You'll Need to Succeed Fully qualified ACA accountant with a strong grounding in practice Excellent communication skills to collaborate with asset managers and senior stakeholders Strong attention to detail and ability to resolve reconciliation issues efficiently Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with property or investment accounting systems is advantageous. A proactive attitude and eagerness to learn about the property investment industry
What You'll Get in Return Competitive day rate Opportunity to apply your skills in a fast-paced, investment-focused environment Exposure to property-specific financial processes and portfolio management Hybrid working arrangement within a collaborative team culture
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