Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant, Harrogate | £45,000 £ 57,000 | 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.

To be considered, you must have experience of working in the property sector.

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 £ 57,000

Hours:

Monday Friday, 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.