Your New CompanyA 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 RoleWe 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:

• Supporting the production of year-end accounts, including preparation of financial statement disclosures and technical accounting schedules.
• Preparation of statutory financial statements in accordance with IFRS, UK GAAP (FRS 102) and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Assisting with the interpretation and application of IFRS accounting standards, ensuring compliance across financial reporting processes.
• Liaising with external auditors and responding to audit requests to support the timely completion of statutory audits.
• Preparing journals, balance sheet reconciliations and supporting documentation for month-end and year-end reporting.
• Investigating and resolving accounting discrepancies, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records.
• Supporting the month-end and year-end close process, including variance analysis and review of financial information.
• Preparing working papers and technical accounting documentation to support statutory reporting and audit requirements.
• Assisting with corporation tax, VAT and other financial compliance obligations.
• Supporting the implementation of new accounting standards and changes to financial reporting requirements where applicable.

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

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 today.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you're exploring new opportunities, please get in touch for a confidential discussion about your career.

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