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ACA Accountant

ACA Accountant

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited • London, South East England, UK
5 days ago
Job type
  • Permanent
  • Temporary
Job description

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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