Property Accountant - 12 month FTC

Posted 1 day 17 hours ago by HAYS

£45,000 - £50,000 Annual
Permanent
Not Specified
Other
London, United Kingdom
Job Description
Property Accountant - 12 month FTC for Commercial Property Company

Your new companyA leading UK property investment and development business with a prestigious commercial portfolio is looking for a Property Accountant to join their finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a high-performing finance function at the heart of the commercial real estate sector.
Your new roleAs a Property Accountant, you will be responsible for the financial management of a portfolio of commercial properties. Your core focus will be on:

  • Preparing service charge year-end accounts and ensuring timely reconciliations
  • Supporting the production of annual service charge budgets
  • Performing bank and cash reconciliations
  • Maintaining and reconciling control accounts
  • Managing the tenant ledger, including allocations, adjustments, and resolving discrepancies
  • Supporting internal reporting and liaising with property and asset management teams
  • You'll be working closely with stakeholders across the business, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance across the portfolio.

What you'll need to succeed
  • Proven experience in property accounting, ideally within a commercial real estate environment
  • Strong understanding of service charge accounting and year-end processes
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines
  • Strong Excel skills; experience with QUBE is desirable but not essential
  • A proactive, collaborative approach and strong communication skills

What you'll get in return
  • The opportunity to work with a prestigious property company on a high-profile commercial portfolio
  • A collaborative and supportive team environment
  • Hybrid working model with flexibility
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Exposure to complex and rewarding accounting challenges

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.
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