Property Accountant
2 days ago
Norwich
Property Accountant Norwich │ Permanent │ Hybrid working (3days in / 2days WFH) │ £30,000 - £36,000 A leading real estate name is seeking a Property Accountant to join their Property Accounting team within the wider Financial Management function. This role is pivotal in maintaining effective financial processes and producing accurate, insightful reports that ensure full compliance with industry standards and regulations. Key duties: • Manage financial operations and reporting for assigned property portfolios, including complex or high-profile instructions., • Review and approve journals, reconciliations and payments to ensure accuracy, compliance and timely delivery in line with client and company standards., • Oversee accounting activities related to property mobilisation, demobilisation and insurance renewals, ensuring smooth transitions and accurate financial records., • Identify and implement process improvements to streamline workflows, standardise best practices, and enhance overall team efficiency., • Provide technical accounting expertise and hands-on guidance during audits, transitions and project work, supporting the resolution of legacy balances and other initiatives., • Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards and regulatory frameworks., • Execute and oversee internal controls in line with the accredited control framework, supporting internal and external audit requirements., • Monitor portfolio KPIs, proactively identifying, escalating and resolving issues to maintain service excellence., • Act as a key point of contact for client and internal projects, creating strong relationships across finance, surveying and operations teams., • Collaborate effectively with stakeholders including Surveyors, Treasury, Accounts Receivable and Control teams to deliver accurate and timely financial information., • Represent the Property Accounting team in internal and external meetings, ensuring consistent communication, alignment and professional representation across the wider business. Experience: • Minimum of 4 years’ experience in an accounting-related role., • Ideally, 2 years’ experience in property accounting., • Qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent) preferred but not essential, part-qualified candidates will also be considered., • Alternatively, QBE with at least 5 years of experience in an accounting function., • Strong understanding of property accounts and VAT accounting., • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively within a team environment. If this opportunity matches your skills and experience, and you’re confident in delivering excellence across the outlined responsibilities, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply with your most recent CV.