Accountant

Working in association with a privately-owned property Investment Company owning a unique portfolio of freehold office, residential, hotel, retail and leisure properties based in London, we are looking to find a talented, proactive Accountant to join their finance team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high performing business within one of the UK's most competitive markets. Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, this role will provide the successful candidate with a great opportunity to utilise and expand their knowledge. The position is full-time office based at their prestegious offices in Canary Wharf.

Role Overview

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Preparing management accounts from books of prime entry.
• Preparing accounting journals.
• Dealing with intercompany reconciliations.
• Assisting with year-end audit.
• Preparing / assisting with the preparation of bank covenant reports.
• Preparation of VAT returns.
• Proactively resolving queries.
• Providing ongoing support for the existing Finance team.

Personal Qualities, Skills & Attributes

• A qualified / part-qualified accountant, strong candidates who are qualified by experience may also be considered with relevant Property backgrounds
• Accounting experience in a similar role / industry.
• Possess strong time management skills.
• Exposure to VAT treatment in property sector.
• Exposure to Service charge accounting.
• Possess good IT skills, including Excel (Advanced).
• Be able to work effectively as part of a team and under own initiative.
• Demonstrate very good written and verbal communication skills.
• Be punctual and work efficiently.