Chief Accountant Location: Wolverhampton Salary - Up to £60,0000 Ashley Kate are thrilled to be supporting one of our clients as they search for a Chief Accountant to take ownership of financial reporting and accounting. Experience in real estate is advantageous but not essential however a proactive mindset and willingness to learn are key. The Role As Chief Accountant, you will be responsible for the day-to-day accounting operations of the business, ensuring accurate records, robust reporting, and compliance with relevant standards. You will work closely with other teams to support informed decision-making. Key Responsibilities Maintain accurate accounting records and ledgers across all entities Oversee financial reporting, including rent rolls, service charges and lease accounting Support accounting for equity investments across private and public markets Prepare monthly management accounts and financial statements Perform bank reconciliations and manage cash flow Liaise with external auditors and tax advisors Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulations and internal controls Requirements Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Minimum 2-3 years' post-qualification experience Real estate experience preferred, but not essential Strong technical accounting and financial reporting knowledge High attention to detail with strong analytical capability Excellent communicatio...