Financial Accountant – Real Estate Peterborough – Hybrid (3 days in office)
£55,000 – £60,000 + Bonus + Private Healthcare
We Do Group are delighted to be supporting a national real estate and professional services firm with the recruitment of a Financial Accountant. You’ll play a key role in preparing statutory accounts, leading audit coordination, and supporting budgeting, forecasting, and wider financial controls.
This is a great opportunity for someone newly qualified (ACA / ACCA) or with a strong audit background who wants to move into a dynamic in-house finance team.
WISH LIST
Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA)
Strong technical knowledge of FRS 102 and UK GAAP
Experience preparing statutory accounts and liaising with auditors
Understanding of VAT and corporation tax
Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
THE ROLE
Statutory Accounting & Audit:
Prepare consolidated statutory accounts in line with UK GAAP and FRS 102
Act as the primary contact for external auditors and lead on audit preparation
Maintain audit schedules and ensure accurate, on-time year-end delivery
Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and ensure data integrity
Forecasting, Reporting & Controls:
Support FP&A with month-end accounts, budgeting and variance analysis
Assist with cashflow forecasting, VAT reconciliations, and reporting
Help refine financial controls and implement process improvements
Liaise with tax and accounting advisors on compliance and statutory filings
Process & Systems Support:
Support the quarterly WIP valuation process and ongoing system development
Assist with company secretarial duties and compliance-related tasks
YOUR PROFILE
ACA / ACCA qualified
Confident preparing statutory accounts and handling audits
Knowledge of FRS 102, VAT, and UK corporate tax
Strong Excel and financial systems skills
Organised, proactive, and team-oriented
SALARY & BENEFITS
~£55,000 – £60,000
~ Annual bonus
~ Private healthcare
~25 days holiday + bank holidays
~ Pension
~ Hybrid working (3 days in office)
~ Enhanced pension + life assurance