Property management accountant jobs in United Kingdom

Senior Accountant - Real Estate Investment Management - OUR CLIENT - Trident is partnering on an exclusive basis with a highly regarded international real estate investment and development business to appoint a Senior Accountant into its London-based European finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-capitalised, development-led real estate platform with a high-quality portfolio across major global cities. The role offers broad exposure across financial reporting, treasury, governance, budgeting, statutory compliance and strategic finance projects, working closely with senior finance leadership and stakeholders across multiple European jurisdictions. THE ROLE: This newly created Senior Accountant role will report to the European FD and will support the financial management and reporting of a European real estate portfolio. The position will suit a bright, motivated finance professional looking to broaden their experience within a collaborative and international property business. Key responsibilities will include: Supporting financial reporting, governance and statutory compliance across multiple jurisdictions. Acting as a key liaison with third-party accounting providers, company secretarial teams and internal finance stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions. Partnering with the European Finance Director and Regional Finance Managers on financial reporting, analysis, strategic projects and business initiatives across a diverse European real estate portfolio. Overseeing company-level accounts payable processes, cash management and treasury administration. Supporting board, investor and management reporting across European entities and investments. Assisting with annual budgets, reforecasts and cash flow forecasting. Preparing quarterly debt compliance certificates and supporting lender reporting. Supporting the preparation and filing of annual financial statements and other statutory reporting, as well as the external audit process. Providing support on tax reporting by coordinating accounting records and finance information for external advisers. Supporting acquisitions, disposals, financial due diligence and wider strategic business initiatives. Supporting finance transformation, systems implementation and process improvement projects across the region. Working closely with regional finance teams and service providers to ensure consistency of reporting, controls and processes. THE PERSON: We are keen to speak with candidates who are studying towards ACA / ACCA / CIMA (or equivalent), with c.2-4 years' experience in accounting, audit or finance and seeking an 'in office' role. The successful candidate is likely to offer: A strong grounding in financial reporting, month-end and statutory accounting. Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines across teams and time zones. Strong Excel skills and an interest in systems, automation and process improvement. A collaborative, proactive and detail-oriented approach. Strong communication skills and the confidence to work with stakeholders across different functions and geographies. Previous real estate, property, fund, infrastructure or international finance exposure. Experience working with outsourced service providers or within a multi-jurisdictional finance environment would be beneficial. Why apply? This is a genuinely broad finance role within a high-quality real estate platform, offering exposure well beyond traditional accounting. You will gain experience across: Corporate and portfolio reporting. Treasury and cash management. Statutory reporting and audit. Budgeting and forecasting. Tax and debt compliance. Acquisitions, disposals and due diligence. Systems, process improvement and business transformation initiatives. BENEFITS: Good performance bonus. Solid company Pension. Full suite of benefits including Health, Fitness Allowance, Life Insurance, etc. Study Package. It is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in real estate finance within an international, collaborative and well-regarded business. Discover Your Next Opportunity with Trident Connect with us on Every application is reviewed carefully and retained on our database for future opportunities. Whilst we are unable to respond to every applicant individually, if you have not heard from us within 5 working days, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion. Stay Ahead in the Market: - Be the first to hear about new openings. with our specialist team. - Partner with us to secure top real estate finance talent

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way .Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you've got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.Find your next move at JLL and build a fulfilling careerAt JLL, we value what makes you unique, and we're committed to give you the opportunity, knowledge and tools to own your success. Explore opportunities to advance your career from within, whether you're looking to move up, broaden your experience or deepen your expertise.Have a Referral for this role? Log into Refer2JLL to submit them for the opportunity.About JLLWe're JLL-a leading professional services and investment management firm specialising in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 92,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That's why we're committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We're using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do, and we're honoured to be recognised with awards for our success by organisations both globally and locally.Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued, and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we're headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation, and succeed together.If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the requirements below. We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!We are looking for an Assistant Property Accountant to join our Property Accounting team within Financial Management in Norwich. You'll play a vital role in reporting and maintaining financial controls. You'll produce insightful reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations. You'll engage with structured learning and training to support your ongoing development. But it doesn't stop there. You'll also collaborate with finance and surveyors, building strong relationships and resolving any issues that arise. Your work will be critical to creating an industry leading Financial Management team, positioning us as a 'Centre of Excellence'.What this job involves:Reporting and Key ResponsibilitiesSupporting financial operations and reporting requirements, including Trial Balance & VAT reports.Assisting with creation and delivery of ad hoc reporting to other internal and external stakeholders, such as surveyors and solicitors, as required.Review and reconciliation of tenant and landlord direct recoveries.Support others with financial operations relating to the mobilisation and demobilisation of property transactions.Supporting of day-to-day queries from clients & occupiers.Perform any other accounting and administrative duties as needed in support of the property portfolio.Assist Property Accountants & Senior Property Accountants in the service delivery across the team portfolio.Maintain Financial ControlsAssist in the monitoring of key performance indicators on client portfolio and taking ownership for timely resolution of anyissue.Timely and accurate completion of various control account reconciliations & monitoring of funding levels.Effectively manage risk by complying with company, accounting, and legislative procedures and controls. Identify problemareas and escalate issues promptly.Performance of other controls as governed by our accredited control framework.Engagement with Stakeholders & Wider TeamsBe a point of contact for specific clients for the day to day running of the property portfolio.Liaise with and support Surveyors, JBS (JLL Business Services) finance teams and other stakeholders on the portfolio, acting on requests and providing information in a timely manner.Attend internal and external meetings as required.Ensure strong communication links and working relationships are established and maintained with Property Accounting management, as well as Accounts Receivable, Treasury & Control, Surveying, and other internal stakeholders.Desired skills and experience for this jobStrong Excel skills (including working knowledge of pivot tables, V-Lookups, X-Lookups and other similar formulae).Working knowledge of MS Office (including Word, Power Point, Outlook, Teams etc.)Good interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to work as part of a team.Must be flexible and able to work under pressure, multi-task and effectively prioritise.Organised, with attention to detail and able to work to tight deadlines.Able to use own initiative to resolve day to day issues.AAT Level 3 qualified or equivalent, with aspirations for further studies.Knowledge of Client Systems (Yardi/MRI/Horizon) would be advantageous.Every day is different, and in all these activities, we'd encourage you to show your ingenuity.Diversity and Inclusion is at the heart of JLL. We believe in recruiting, retaining, rewarding, and developing all our employees with regard to their abilities and contributions and without reference to their background, gender, gender identity, ethnic origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, political belief, disability or long-term health condition.We are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process and employment accessible to candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions. Please do feel able to be open about this at any point during the process and our recruitment team will work with you to establish the most appropriate adjustments. We are keen to support all our employees with juggling their work, personal and family commitments and alongside our approach to flexible working, we have a comprehensive parental transition support programme to assist parents during the early months and years of parenthood.JLL Ltd is a Living Wage accredited business, as we believe a fair day's work deserves a fair day's pay. To find out more about our Living Wage accreditation please go here http://www.jll.co.uk/united-kingdom/en-gb/about/livingwage?devicechannel=defaultCompany Benefits (subject to change)Access to company private health schemeGenerous pension schemeLife insuranceElectric vehicle schemeFizz Benefits - access to coupons, vouchers & discounts across 100s of retailers.25 days Annual Leave plus Bank HolidaysBrilliant policies including parental and flexible working arrangements. (6 months paid paternity/maternity leave)Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work and gym membership discounts.Make a difference, use your 2 paid volunteering days to help others.What you can expect from usYou'll join an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture. One where we succeed together - across the desk and around the globe. Where like-minded people work naturally together to achieve great things.Our Total Rewards programme reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your ambitions in career, recognition, wellbeing, benefits and pay.Join us to develop your strengths and enjoy a fulfilling career full of varied experiences. Keep those ambitions in sights and imagine where JLL can take you...Apply today!Client:*No ClientJob Profile:Accounting-P1If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet all the requirements. We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!Location:On-site -Norfolk, GBRIf this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all of the requirements. We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you're pursuing.JLL Privacy NoticeJones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL's recruitment process. We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. We will then delete it safely and securely.For more information about how JLL processes your personal data, please view our Candidate Privacy Statement .For additional details please see our career site pages for each country.Jones Lang LaSalle ("JLL") is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process - including the online application and/or overall selection process - you may email us at . This email is only to request an accommodation. 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Birmingham | Hybrid Working (2 days office / 3 days WFH)£35,000-£40,000 + BenefitsThe RoleAs Client Accountant, you'll be responsible for managing a portfolio of client accounts, ensuring accurate financial reporting and supporting the administration of CIS processes while delivering an exceptional service to clients.Key responsibilities include:Managing a portfolio of client accounts and overseeing day-to-day financial transactionsPerforming reconciliations and ensuring accurate management of client fundsProcessing payment runs in line with contractual requirements and deadlinesAdministering CIS processes, ensuring compliance and accuracyAllocating cash receipts and resolving account queriesPreparing monthly client accounts and financial reportsBuilding strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholdersSupporting ad hoc finance projects and wider team initiativesAbout YouWe're looking for an organised and proactive finance professional who is confident managing client accounts and has a strong understanding of CIS.To be considered, you'll have:Previous experience as a Client Accountant, Property Accountant or in a similar finance role within the real estate sectorEssential: Previous experience working with the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)Experience managing client portfolios and maintaining strong stakeholder relationshipsA solid understanding of reconciliations, financial reporting and financial controlsPart-qualified (AAT, ACCA or CIMA) or qualified by experienceStrong communication skills with excellent attention to detailGood working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and the wider Microsoft Office suiteWhat's on OfferSalary of £35,000-£40,000Hybrid working (2 days in the Birmingham office, 3 days from home)Supportive and collaborative team environmentOpportunity to join a well-established and respected organisationOngoing career development and progression opportunitiesPlease note: Due to the requirements of this position, previous CIS experience is essential . Unfortunately, applications without relevant CIS experience cannot be considered.If you're an experienced Client Accountant looking for your next permanent opportunity and have the CIS knowledge we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion.TPBN1_UKTJ

Senior Service Charge Accountant Location: HertfordshireJob Type: Full-time, PermanentSalary: Up to £50,000pa + BenefitsAbout the Role We are seeking an experienced Senior Service Charge Accountant to join our growing finance team in Hertfordshire. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced service charge professional who enjoys working with complex residential and mixed-use developments, building strong stakeholder relationships, and delivering high-quality financial reporting.Reporting into the Finance Manager, you will take ownership of a portfolio of service charge accounts, ensuring accuracy, compliance with lease obligations, and exceptional service delivery to clients, Property Managers and leaseholders.You will provide financial support to Property Managers, prepare financial documentation for client meetings, produce year-end service charge accounts, and assist with the annual budgeting process. The role requires excellent technical accounting knowledge, strong stakeholder management skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced property environment.Key Responsibilities Prepare annual service charge accounts in accordance with lease agreements and statutory requirements.Provide financial support and guidance to Property Managers across a portfolio of residential and mixed-use developments.Prepare financial reports and supporting documentation for client meetings.Assist with the preparation of annual service charge budgets and budget reviews.Liaise with Property Managers, clients, external accountants and auditors to ensure the timely completion of year-end accounts.Calculate void costs for partially occupied developments and manage VAT liabilities on mixed-use and VAT-elected sites.Manage Right to Manage (RTM) financial handovers, including reconciliation of financial positions upon appointment.Respond to service charge queries from clients, leaseholders, auditors and internal stakeholders in a professional and timely manner.Produce accurate monthly and quarterly financial reports.Reconcile service charge budgets, expenditure and balance sheet accounts.Ensure compliance with lease provisions, accounting standards and company procedures.Identify opportunities to improve processes and contribute to the continuous development of the service charge accounting function.Support and mentor junior members of the finance team where appropriate.Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal departments and external stakeholders.About You To be successful in this role, you will have:Proven experience preparing service charge accounts, ideally across large or complex residential or mixed-use developments (typically portfolios with 15 or more schedules).Strong knowledge of service charge accounting principles, lease obligations and financial reporting.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with confidence leading meetings and presenting financial information.Exceptional attention to detail with excellent organisational and time management skills.Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency across the Microsoft Office suite.The ability to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy.A proactive, customer-focused approach and the confidence to work collaboratively with Property Managers, clients and external stakeholders.Experience working within the property management, residential or real estate sector.Desirable Studying towards or qualified in AAT, ACCA, CIMA or an equivalent professional accounting qualification.Experience of mixed-use developments, VAT accounting and RTM handovers.What We Offer You'll be joining a market-leading organisation where you'll work alongside some of the best professionals in the property management industry. In return, you'll receive a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, including:27 days' annual leave, plus all Bank Holidays.Free Healthcare Cashback Plan, allowing you to claim back the cost of everyday healthcare expenses including optical treatment, dental care, physiotherapy and GP charges (up to generous fixed limits), plus access to 24/7 remote GP services.Sponsorship towards professional qualifications, including study support and up to four paid study days per year.Company pension scheme with employer contributions matched up to 7%.Life assurance cover of four times your annual salary.Access to Our Place Rewards , offering hundreds of discounts from leading retailers, cashback on online purchases, in-store vouchers, reloadable e-cards and a wide range of exclusive offers through Places for People Group.A supportive, collaborative working environment with genuine opportunities for career development and progression.Jackson Sims Recruitment, specialists in Real Estate, covering Block & Estate Management, Property Management (AST), Build to Rent (BTR), Facilities Management, Concierge, PBSA and Financial & Accounting Services, operating in London and throughout the UK. Should you be a candidate or client working in Real Estate, we have a multitude of recruitment services that can be tailored to you.TPBN1_UKTJ

You'll be a qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or qualified by experience. We are working with a growing, entrepreneurial property investment group to hire a Management Accountant who will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the finance function. Coordinate with external accountants a

Are you a dynamic and driven Management Accountant looking for a role with real breadth? Do you thrive on getting into the detail while still seeing the bigger picture? Would you enjoy shaping the management accounts process across a diverse and community-focused housing group? If yes, look no further! This Senior Management Accountant role offers far more than your standard MA position. It’s a hands-on, high-impact opportunity to work across month-end, statutory reporting, forecasting and Power BI, and to make your mark in an evolving and progressive finance function. The key duties of this Senior Management Accountant will be: • Leading on monthly management accounts across multiple entities and producing narrative reports in collaboration with the FBP team, • Reviewing forecasts and budgets prepared by FBPs, ensuring accuracy and challenging assumptions before consolidation, • Overseeing VAT and CIS returns, ONS and regulatory submissions, • Authorising payment runs and bank line payments, • Maintaining and developing the chart of accounts and control processes, • Owning the budgeting, forecasting, and reporting templates – including Power BI model integrity and refreshes, • Managing one Assistant Accountant, • Policing and improving internal controls and cost centre/coding structure You’ll be pulling together insight from across the organisation and playing a key role in interpreting financials from a strategic lens. You’ll work with a friendly, high-performing team who genuinely enjoy what they do, and you’ll benefit from flexible, remote-first working with only occasional office visits (1–2 times per month, if that). With a broad housing and commercial property portfolio and a reputation for doing the right thing in their community, this is a great opportunity to be part of a purpose-led organisation doing exciting work. The successful candidate will be: • A qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) or finalist with a strong grounding in management accounting, • Experienced in housing sector finance, • Technically sharp, with excellent Excel skills and experience using (or adapting to) tools like Power BI, • Proactive, energetic, and able to drive efficiency in processes, • Comfortable getting stuck into detail, investigating variances, and liaising with colleagues across the business Ready to step into a wide-reaching, impactful role within a supportive team and socially minded organisation? Get in touch today to find out more about this Senior Management Accountant role!

Are you an experienced senior business partner ready to take on a high-impact interim role in property services finance in the Housing sector? Can you lead and motivate a team while supporting operational leaders through complex financial challenges? Are you available for a 3–6 month contract with a major Midlands-based housing provider? This interim Senior Finance Business Partner opportunity sits at the heart of a critical part of the organisation—Property Services. With rising costs, regulatory demands, and a large geographical footprint, this service area requires strong and strategic financial leadership. You’ll act as the lead Finance Business Partner to the Property Services leadership team, managing a small team and driving forward insightful budgeting, forecasting, and cost management across repairs and maintenance. This is a 3–6 month contract with hybrid working; weekly presence in the Midlands office is preferred. Key responsibilities include: • Leading the financial business partnering function for Property Services, • Supporting senior stakeholders with strategic insight across repairs and maintenance, • Managing and developing a small team delivering high-quality financial support, • Driving financial improvements in areas with known data and reporting challenges, • Playing a key role in cost control and identifying financial efficiencies across the portfolio This is an excellent opportunity to step into a senior-level business partnering role in a complex, fast-moving environment. The housing sector is under pressure to do more with less, and your contribution will be vital in helping the business make sound financial decisions that enhance value and performance. To be considered, you'll be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with a strong track record in finance business partnering—ideally within the social housing sector, or within a comparable setting such as construction or maintenance services. You’ll need exceptional stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to work confidently with operational leaders and senior finance colleagues alike. Interviews are taking place shortly—apply today if you’re ready to make a difference.

Our Mission Summary Ocean Science Consulting Limited (OSC) is modelled on Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), which undertakes commercial and military contracts to fund scientific Research and Development (R&D). OSC’s founding Director was formerly a scientist at WHOI, hence this approach and pursuit of her core research interests. translating past and current R&D outputs into future goals, we aim to influence OsloPARis Convention (OSPAR) decommissioning legislation, by potentially repurposing offshore anthropogenic infrastructure via Nature-in-Design (NID) techniques into artifcial reefs, readdress methods to collect/analyse survey data more effectively and reduce carbon emissions (e.g. fewer people, vessels, and planes, etc.), promote long-term monitoring campaigns that focus on project lifecycles and not merely construction windows, by introducing high-tech low-power hardware and novel processing, which will progress the blue economy. Ocean Science Consulting Limited aims to influence decommissioning legislation and promote the blue economy through innovative research and development, focusing on marine mammal detection, artificial reefs, and reducing carbon emissions.Position title: Internal accountant Type: Full-time, permanent position Salary: Competitive depending on qualifications and experience Holiday: 32 days + birthday, incl. public holidays, increasing with service Benefits: Health insurance Location: Dunbar, East Lothian, Scotland, UK (potential for remote/flexible working) Start date: ASAP About OSC Ocean Science Consulting Limited (OSC) is a technology-focused marine science company involved principally in providing environmental services worldwide. OSC specialises in and monitoring, and , Remotely Operated Vehicle , and . OSC has a track record for providing environmental monitoring (mitigation for regulatory compliance) and (field studies and experiments) for a large and range of _. Role OSC is seeking an internal accountant to become a member of the team. The internal accountant will have previous experience working in a finance role, including knowledge of UK VAT. Our ideal candidate will have a proactive, hands-on mindset with the ability to self-review their work. Responsibilities: • Take responsibility for all in-house finance matters;, • Ability to work efficiently in a management accountant role across a wide range of projects, completing analysis as and when required by management;, • Using Xero software (and the associated Hubdocs App to upload receipts) to complete day-to-day bookkeeping, which includes OSC’s storage business (containers and vehicles) within a compound adjacent to our offices, and rental property;, • Using Rentila and managing customer contracts and payments for the storage business;, • Managing debtor and creditor ledgers and completing bank reconciliations;, • Preparation and filing of quarterly VAT returns;, • Completing monthly / quarterly management accounts;, • Preparation of records for R&D tax credits in contact with an external contractor, who provides software and training;, • Filing and naming according to company policy using SharePoint, with training provided;, • Enforcing company-wide adherence to financial policies, including the requirement for all staff to submit VAT receipts where applicable and upload these via Hubdocs;, • Implementing and maintaining ISO procedures with finances;, • Directors’ personal accounting/book-keeping/income tax and VAT returns; and,, • Payroll and associated records of working days and holiday. Required: • Legally permitted to work in UK prior to employment;, • Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. accounting or finance) or previous experience working within a finance role;, • Previous experience preparing and filing VAT returns;, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills;, • Strong skills across Microsoft software (excel, word, outlook, teams);, • Able to work on own initiative and prioritise effectively, achieving results against deadlines;, • Genuine interest about the business, and the industry; and,, • Commercially aware, discreet, and able to handle sensitive information. Desirable: • Experience using Xero accounting software (training can be provided);, • Part qualified, qualified or qualified by experience., • Experience with foreign currencies and transactions OSC is an Equal Opportunities Employer. The company offers benefits such as health insurance, remote working, and opportunities for career progression. Please submit your CV and cover letter through OSC’s careers portal _. There will be a written test as part of the interview process. Kind Regards, OSC Recruitment Team.

Can you provide hands-on leadership to a small, charitable housing and care provider at a critical time of year? Are you just as comfortable engaging in strategic conversations as you are diving into the nitty gritty of finance transactions? Are you immediately available to apply your Housing Finance expertise to deliver a fluent year end process? My client is a small but successful charitable housing provider in Birmingham. The requirement is for an Interim Head of Finance on a 4-6 month contract; this can either be performed in a hybrid manner (2-3 days in the office), or if the skillset lines up, completely remotely (within the UK). Key responsibilities include: • Take the lead on the year end close and be the key liaison for auditors, • Produce monthly management accounts and provide budget monitoring support to a small number of senior stakeholders, most critically in Operations and Property Services, • Line manage a small team in Finance Transactions and Payroll, • Support the CEO by preparing financial information and board packs, • Provide ongoing support to the wider organisation following the recent implementation of a new ERP. This is a rare but enticing opportunity for someone with prior experience at a senior level in a similar organisation (care, housing, supported living) to deliver confidence in Finance leadership at a time of unprecedented change. To be considered, please meet these criteria: • Be a qualified accountant or QBE; experience in leading teams in a housing/care/supported living environment is essential, • Be experienced in leading a year end process and leading the delivery of management accounts, • Ideally have an aptitude for various finance systems. This post will move quickly. Local candidates are encouraged, as are those considering remote opportunities as this post can go to a remote applicant if the skillset match is strong.

I am recruiting for a Charity Accountant to play a pivotal role in strengthening the charity accounting of the local authority. This position is central to ensuring the financial reporting is accurate and compliant. All applicants must have relevant experience in the preparation of Charity/Trust Accounts and be fully conversant in Charity Commission regulatory requirements. The role will be for 6 months and paying upto £550 p/day Key Responsibilities: • Statement of Accounts preparation: Review and critically appraise draft accounts and produce others where required., • Financial review and rectification: Conduct a thorough review of existing financial records to identify and correct historical errors and inconsistencies. This includes working closely with the external firm preparing our 2025/26 accounts to ensure all data is robust and accurate., • Review of Accounting Records: Collaborate with our property team and an external party to conduct a full review of the accounting records. A critical part of this role is to help resolve ongoing challenges in getting accurate accounting information from the Property department for one of the Trusts., • Balance sheet management: Support the council review of its balance sheet., • Governance & Compliance: Assist in improving financial governance. This involves implementing clearer policies and procedures to ensure our financial practices are robust and transparent., • General Support: Provide flexible support to the wider finance team on various company-wide and balance sheet-related tasks as needed, helping to streamline operations. This is a hands-on position that requires a strong attention to detail and the ability to work collaboratively to overcome long-standing issues. If you are interested, please apply

Relevant experience of client accounting including producing the relevant reports for property clients (income & expenditure, VAT reporting, uploading and creation of budgets etc). We are currently hiring for a Client Accountant to join a purpose driven, growing property management business in Birmi

Portfolio Surveyor - Commercial units A commercial property developer and investment company are seeking a portfolio surveyor to support their commercial portfolio across the Southeast of England, based out of their Heathrow office. Their portfolio is around 450,000 sq ft, made up of 32 commercial buildings across 12 sites, all located within easy access of the M25. Portfolio Surveyor - Role Management of mostly commercial units across the Southeast, this is an office-based role. Portfolio Surveyor Responsibilities: • Within your allocated portfolio to manage all professional property matters such as renewals, rent reviews, lease breaks, lease assignments, sub-lettings etc., • To be the principle contact to the occupying client and to always provide a professional and high level of service., • To carry out regular and detailed inspections of your allocated portfolio liaising closely with the Facilities Manager., • To be instrumental in the financial control of the service charges of your portfolio working in conjunction with the allocated Property Accountant and Facilities Manager. To deal with service charge budget setting and annual reconciliations., • To carry out some building surveyor tasks and have a good understanding of facility management matters., • To work in conjunction with the rating team on business rates matters<...

They are seeking an experienced Management Accountant with previous real estate or property sector experience to join their collaborative Finance team on a 14-month fixed-term contract.

Trainee Accountant Central London | Private Financial Services Group | Hybrid Opportunities Available After Training Period Salary: £35,000 – £39,000 Starting Salary Annual Performance Bonus Private Healthcare Scheme Pension Contribution 25 Days Annual Leave Plus Bank Holidays Structured Career Progression International Office Exposure Full Training & Mentorship Programme Visa Sponsorship Available for Candidates Who Meet Eligibility Requirements A growing financial services and advisory group based in Central London is expanding its finance division and is now seeking ambitious individuals to join the business as Trainee Accountants. This opportunity has been designed for individuals looking to build a long term career within accounting, financial operations, reporting, business advisory, and corporate finance. Successful applicants will join a highly supportive environment where development, progression, and professional growth are strongly encouraged from day one. The company works with a wide range of clients across financial services, investment, property, and commercial sectors throughout the UK and internationally. Trainees will gain practical exposure to real financial operations while working alongside experienced finance professionals and senior management teams. Unlike many entry level opportunities, this role offers genuine involv...

KennethBrian Associates are delighted to be working with a very successful Property business based in the heart of Clapham, as they look to recruit an experienced Finance Manager to join them on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Managing Director, this is an ambitious business that has an enviable reputation in their specialist industry. This is a hands on, varied role that requires a real "all-rounder". This role could develop into a Finance Director position as the company continues is exciting journey, giving the successful candidate room to develop a successful career within this award winning business. Key duties will involve: • Production of monthly management accounts pack and reporting to senior leadership team, • Submissions to HMRC, PAYE, VAT returns and corporation tax, • Provision of reporting and analysis to aid commercial decision making and inform strategic direction of the business, • Management of purchase ledger, sales ledger and credit control, • Processing small monthly Payroll (using Sage Payroll system), • Other ad hoc duties as required of an all-encompassing company accountant role Profile: A successful Finance Manager should have: • A professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, ACA, or CIMA) however we will also consider QBE accountants., • Proven experience in financial reporting and general ledger management., • ...

We are working with a leading UK real estate developer and asset manager seeking a talented Fund Accountant to join its growing finance team. The role offers broad exposure to financial reporting, fund accounting, property accounting and stakeholder management. Exposure to real estate fund structure

Established property company is looking to recruit a Management Accountant for their highly performing finance team. Established property company is looking to recruit a Management Accountant for their highly performing finance team. Accountant with up to 2 years pqe (CA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent).

Your new companyI am currently working with a growing London-based property investment and real estate business with an established portfolio of residential and commercial assets across the UK and internationally. The company has built a strong reputation and is entering an exciting phase of growth, creating an opportunity for an experienced finance professional to join the leadership team and help shape the future direction of the business. Your new roleAs Part-Time Finance Lead, you will take ownership of the finance function and act as the key finance contact for the business. Reporting directly to the Directors, you will be responsible for overseeing monthly management accounts, cash flow forecasting, budgeting, financial reporting and supporting strategic decision-making. This is a broad and hands-on position offering significant autonomy and flexibility, working two days per week, with one day in the London office. What you'll need to succeedYou will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with previous experience in a property / real estate company, ideally an SME. Experience with Xero and Notion is highly desirable, and it is essential that candidates can start as soon as possible.What you'll get in returnThis is an excellent opportunity to join an ambitious and entrepreneurial business in a highly visible finance leadership role. You will benefit from flexible working arrangements, direct exposure to senior decision-makers and the opportunity to make a genuine impact on the continued growth of the organisation. What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

We are working with a growing, entrepreneurial property investment group to hire a Management Accountant who will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the finance function. Coordinate with external accountants and statutory submissions. You'll be a qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or

Are you a newly qualified ACA/ACCA accountant looking to make your first move from practice into industry? We are working with a large, well-established multi-site business operating across the UK and Europe, looking to appoint a Financial Accountant to join its growing finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to gain broad exposure across both management and financial accounting within a complex property portfolio of owned and leased sites. Working closely with senior finance stakeholders, you will play a key role in supporting month-end reporting, property accounting and financial control across a varied and high-volume estate. Key responsibilities: • Preparing monthly management accounts for a portfolio of UK and European sites, • Supporting the production of statutory accounts and year-end reporting, • Accounting for both owned and leased properties, including rent, service charge, lease costs and related balance sheet items, • Preparing balance sheet reconciliations, journals and month-end reporting packs, • Supporting budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis across the property portfolio, • Working closely with operational, property and finance teams to ensure accurate financial reporting, • Assisting with audit requirements and responding to queries from external auditors, • Identifying opportunities to improve reporting processes, controls and efficienciesAbout you:, • ACA or ACCA qualified, ideally trained within a Top 10, mid-tier or Big Four practice, • Newly qualified or with up to 1–2 years’ post-qualified experience, • Strong grounding in audit, accounts preparation and financial reporting, • Looking to build a long-term career in a commercial, fast-paced industry environment, • Confident communicator, able to work with stakeholders outside of finance, • Strong Excel skills and a naturally analytical approach, • Property, multi-site, lease accounting or retail/hospitality exposure would be beneficial, although not essentialThis role would suit someone ambitious, commercially minded and keen to move into a broad finance role where they can gain exposure to a large, international business and develop beyond traditional practice accounting.

Mackie Myers have partnered with a leading social housing and property organisation to recruit an Accountant into their Property Services Finance team. The Accountant will provide a comprehensive management accounting and business partnering service to the Property Services division, supporting budg

Investment Management Accountant. Reed Finance is partnering with a leading real estate investment firm to recruit for them an Investment Management Accountant. This role is seeking a newly qualified Accountant who has a solid background ideally within real estate/property management accounting or c

A well-established property management business is looking to appoint a Client Accountant to join its finance team at its Borehamwood head office. This is a varied, hands-on role for someone with experience in service charge accounting who enjoys taking ownership of a portfolio, producing accurate reporting and working closely with both operational teams and clients. The role You will be responsible for the timely preparation of service charge accounts and monthly financial reporting, ensuring all work is completed accurately and in line with relevant industry guidance. Key responsibilities will include: • Preparing service charge accounts to a high standard and within agreed deadlines, • Reviewing financial transactions and resolving balance-sheet anomalies, • Managing accruals, prepayments and monthly reconciliations, • Producing monthly reporting, income statements, energy reconciliations and cashflow information, • Analysing service charge variances and supporting budgeting and forecasting activity, • Ensuring void units are billed accurately and reflected correctly within the accounts, • Reconciling information from incoming and outgoing managing agents, highlighting any gaps or risks, • Supporting the Section 20b process and ensuring appropriate handling of client money, • Preparing dormant company accounts and Trust Tax returns where required, • Lia...

SENIOR PORTFOLIO LEAD • Rendall & Rittner • £Competitive • Home-Based ROLE OVERVIEW We are looking for an experienced Senior Portfolio Lead to manage and develop a high-performing portfolio accounting team within our growing residential property management business. This is a leadership-focused role responsible for overseeing a team of 6–7 Portfolio Accountants ranging from Portfolio Accountant to Senior Portfolio Accountant level. You will provide day-to-day guidance, technical support, performance management and mentoring, while ensuring exceptional service delivery across a varied residential portfolio. The role is home-based, offering flexibility alongside the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and key stakeholders across the business. ROLE EXPECTATIONS This role requires a strong background in service charge accounting combined with proven people management experience. You will be expected to lead confidently, manage workloads effectively and support your team in delivering accurate financial reporting, strong client service and continuous operational improvement. You should be comfortable managing multiple priorities, coaching individuals at different levels of experience and maintaining high standards across all aspects of portfolio accounting. WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE You’ll be successful in th...

Rent Arrears & Service Charge Accountant Location: Croydon (Hybrid Working)Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annumContract: Permanent, Full Time We are seeking an experienced Rent Arrears & Service Charge Accountant to join a growing finance team in Croydon. This role will be responsible for the accurate accounting, reporting, and reconciliation of rental income, arrears, and service charge accounts while supporting financial compliance and stakeholder reporting. Key Responsibilities • Monitor, reconcile and report on rent accounts and arrears balances., • Produce regular arrears reports, analysis and management information., • Investigate and resolve rent account discrepancies., • Support budgeting, forecasting and bad debt provision calculations., • Work closely with Income Collection, Housing and Property teams to improve arrears performance., • Prepare annual service charge budgets and forecasts., • Produce service charge reconciliations, balancing statements and actual-to-budget analysis., • Review service charge income and expenditure to ensure accurate cost recovery., • Ensure compliance with lease agreements, legislation and accounting standards., • Complete balance sheet reconciliations and maintain strong financial controls., • Assist with month-end and year-end accounting processes.

KennethBrian Associates are delighted to be working with a very successful Property business based in the heart of Clapham, as they look to recruit an experienced Finance Manager to join them on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Managing Director, this is an ambitious business that has an enviable reputation in their specialist industry. This is a hands on, varied role that requires a real "all-rounder". This role could develop into a Finance Director position as the company continues is exciting journey, giving the successful candidate room to develop a successful career within this award winning business. Key duties will involve: • Production of monthly management accounts pack and reporting to senior leadership team, • Submissions to HMRC, PAYE, VAT returns and corporation tax, • Provision of reporting and analysis to aid commercial decision making and inform strategic direction of the business, • Management of purchase ledger, sales ledger and credit control, • Processing small monthly Payroll (using Sage Payroll system), • Other ad hoc duties as required of an all-encompassing company accountant role Profile: A successful Finance Manager should have: • A professional accounting qualification...

Join Our Client's Team as a Temporary Accountant! Location: Beckenham Contract Type: Temporary Are you an experienced Accountant looking for an exciting new opportunity in the property industry? We have the perfect role for you! Join our vibrant team in Bromley and help us keep our financials in tip-top shape while contributing to a dynamic environment. What You'll Do: As our Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy of our financial records and supporting our property management operations. Your responsibilities will include: • Preparing and maintaining financial statements, • Managing accounts payable and receivable, • Conducting bank reconciliations, • Assisting with budgeting and forecasting, • Collaborating with team members to streamline processes, • Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards What We're Looking For: The ideal candidate will have: • A degree in Accounting or Finance (or equivalent experience), • Proven experience in a similar role, preferably within the property sector, • Strong knowledge of accounting software (e.g., Sage, QuickBooks), • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills, • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, • Strong communication skills, both writte...