Senior Accountant job at Central London Full Time

Senior Accountant (Real Estate Portfolio)

Location: London
Contract: 12-month fixed-term
Salary: £65,000 – £70,000 + benefits

Are you a qualified finance professional with experience in real estate, currently available and open to a new contract opportunity?

Our client is looking to appoint a commercially focused Senior Accountant to support their London-based property finance function on a 12-month basis. This role sits within a well-established commercial real estate platform and will play a key part in supporting the financial performance of a substantial and varied portfolio.

This position would suit an individual with circa 2–5 years’ post-qualified experience within property or real estate who is keen to broaden exposure in a fast-paced, high-value environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Management: Oversee core accounting activities across the portfolio, ensuring accurate reporting and adherence to relevant accounting standards including IFRS.
• Month-End & Reporting: Lead the month-end process and deliver timely group reporting, alongside providing meaningful financial insights and analysis.
• Audit Coordination: Act as a key contact for auditors, managing the year-end process and ensuring all statutory and internal requirements are met.
• Planning & Process Improvement: Support budgeting and forecasting cycles, assist with tax-related matters, and contribute to ongoing system and process enhancements (including SAP-related initiatives).

Candidate Profile:

• Qualifications: ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified (or equivalent)
• Experience: Proven post-qualified experience (2–5 years) within a real estate or property-focused environment
• Systems & Technical: Strong Excel capability and working knowledge of SAP or similar ERP systems
• Skill Set: Detail-oriented with strong analytical capability and confidence working autonomously in a dynamic setting
• Communication: Able to engage effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders

What’s on Offer:

• A competitive package aligned to experience
• Exposure to a large-scale commercial property portfolio
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful financial and strategic initiatives
• A collaborative and high-performing finance team environment

If you are seeking a contract role where you can apply your real estate finance experience within a commercially driven setting, we would be keen to hear from you.

Application Process:

Please submit your CV outlining your relevant experience and availability for consideration.