Financial Accountant, Harrogate | £45,000£55,000+ | Hybrid Working
A highly successful and growing property business based in central Harrogate is seeking a Financial Accountant to support the Head of Property & Operational Finance. This is a hands-on, varied role offering exposure to both day-to-day financial operations and the strategic side of a fast-paced property portfolio.
If you enjoy rolling up your sleeves, improving processes, and working closely with stakeholders across a business, this role offers real scope to add value and develop your career.
The Role
Youll play a key role in ensuring accurate financial processing, robust reconciliations, and insightful reporting across multiple funds and portfolios. Working closely with internal finance teams and external partners, youll help drive operational efficiency and support wider business objectives.
Key responsibilities include:
Supporting operational finance activities across multiple areas
Maintaining reconciliations between internal systems
Processing and reporting tenant transactions
Recognising profits across a range of funds
Delivering process improvement and project work
Liaising with outsourced finance teams and external investors
Supporting audit processes and providing financial information
Calculating and posting portfolio-wide adjustments
Responding to GL, AP, and cash-related queries
Analysing KPIs to help prioritise workloads
Building strong relationships across Investment, Development, Property, and Corporate teams
About You
Qualified Accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ICAEW) preferred; QBE considered
Strong Excel skills and solid IT literacy
Excellent understanding of transactional accounting and ledger impacts
Experience in finance operations or process-driven environments
Detail-oriented, organised, and disciplined
Confident working with and supporting experienced, non-qualified staff
Property sector experience is advantageous, but not essential
Proactive, enthusiastic, and service-focused mindset
Whats On Offer
Salary: £50,000£55,000+
Hours: MondayFriday, 9:00am5:30pm
Hybrid working: 1 day per week from home (post-probation)
Holidays: 24 days + bank holidays (rising to 30 with service)
Life assurance
Private healthcare (after probation)
Support for ongoing training and professional development
Modern, central Harrogate office close to transport links and a short walk walking from free all-day parking
This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, ambitious business where your contribution will be visible and valued.
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