For more Mandarin or Chinese Speaking jobs, follow us on 微信: ChineseJobsUK We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Accountant in a Canada-based real estate firm. It is a global property investment and development group dedicated to creating inspiring educational spaces that spark innovation and creativity. They are seeking a Senior Accountant to lead financial operations, reporting, and strategic analysis in a high-impact role. The accountant will oversee key accounting cycles, enhance controls, and deliver commercial insight to senior leadership. Job Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) Strong technical expertise in accounting standards, with knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS preferred Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with ERP systems Excellent analytical abilities, communication skills, and stakeholder engagement Demonstrated success in financial reporting and driving process improvements Experience in mentoring or managing team members Job Responsibilities: Lead the preparation of monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and insightful commentary Ensure accurate balance sheet reconciliations and maintain strong financial controls Oversee year-end close processes, audit readiness, and statutory reporting Manage budgeting and forecasting in collaboration with senior stakeholders Supervise AP, AR, payroll journals, fixed assets, and cashflow activities Ensure compliance with VAT, CIS, and other relevant tax regulations Drive process improvements and support automation initiatives Collaborate with the University Partner on fee income tracking and revenue allocation Provide financial modelling and analysis to support strategic planning Line manage and mentor junior finance team members Referrals If you know anyone who may be suitable for the above role, feel free to get in contact with the Mandarin Recruitment team. We will ensure a healthy referral bonus. About Us Mandarin Recruitment is a service that helps UK and China businesses & organisations find and source high-quality Mandarin-speaking professionals. We have unparalleled and exclusive channels to the Chinese speaking market, allowing us to be the leading organisation for specialist Mandarin recruitment.