Job Description
Financial Accountant – 12-Month FTC (Potential to Go Permanent)
Location: London (4 days in office / 1 day WFH)Start Date: April 2026Contract: Fixed Term (12 months), with potential for a permanent roleHours: Full-time, Monday–Friday
The Role
An established and growing organisation within the real estate sector is looking for a Financial Accountant to join its finance team on a 12-month fixed term contract. This position offers broad technical exposure across statutory reporting, audits, group consolidation, and tax compliance, while working closely with key internal and external stakeholders.
This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional seeking a hands-on role with long-term prospects.
The ideal profile will be a practice trained Accountant who has demonstrated financial statements/statutory accounts preparation experience with some exposure within the real estate sector.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare statutory financial statements under UK GAAP/IFRS
* Support interim and year-end audits as the primary point of contact
* Assist with group consolidation, including intercompany reconciliations
* Maintain tax compliance across multiple entities and work with external advisors
* Strengthen internal controls and contribute to process improvements
* Collaborate with operations, asset management, and outsourced providers
* Provide support on financial analysis, modelling, and ad-hoc reporting
About You
* ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified
* Strong technical accounting knowledge (IFRS/UK GAAP)
* Experience preparing statutory accounts and supporting audits
* Understanding of consolidation and intercompany accounting
* Knowledge of corporate tax and VAT processes
* Strong analytical and communication skills
* Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Desirable:Experience in property, real estate, student accommodation, or multi-entity structures; familiarity with SAP, Tagetik, Entrata, or similar systems.
What’s on Offer
* 12-month fixed term contract
* Potential to transition into a permanent role
* Exposure to a fast-growing sector
* Collaborative, supportive environment
* In-office culture (4 days per week) with 1 day remote