Senior Accountant

Location: Salford

Senior Accountant (Commercial Real Estate)

Location:

London

Contract:

12-month fixed-term Salary: £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.