Accountant

Property Accountant – Contract | London (Hybrid) | £450 per day (Umbrella)

Location: London (Hybrid)
Contract length: 6 months initially
IR35: Inside

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Property Accountant to join a large, complex organisation supporting the financial management of a significant property portfolio.

This role combines hands‑on accounting delivery with oversight of finance processes, working closely with operational and finance stakeholders to ensure accuracy, compliance and performance insight across the portfolio.

About You
To be suitable for this role, candidates must demonstrate:

• Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent)
• Experience working within a property finance or property accounting environment
• Strong management accounting capability, including accruals, prepayments and reporting
• Experience overseeing Accounts Payable or finance operations teams
• Experience working in complex, multi‑stakeholder environments

Candidates without both property experience and a recognised accounting qualification are unlikely to be suitable.

The Role
As Property Accountant, you will support the delivery of key financial activities across the property portfolio, ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting, and effective support to stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger accuracy, including journal postings, accruals and prepayments
• Support Accounts Payable processes and related financial operations
• Deliver management reporting and financial analysis
• Provide insight to stakeholders to support decision‑making
• Complete reconciliations and support cash forecasting
• Support process improvement and financial controls
• Work closely with finance and operational teams across the business

Contract Summary

• 6‑month contract initially
• London (hybrid working)
• £450 per day (Umbrella)
• Inside IR35

How to Apply
Please apply with your CV, clearly outlining your property accounting experience and professional qualification.