Assistant Accountant
Real Estate
Ref: NBO52888
- Permanent
- Leeds
- £35,000 - £40,000 + Study Support + Benefits
Our client, a leading property group, is looking for an Assistant Accountant to support the Finance Manager with regard to a portfolio of properties. The successful candidate will be in the final stages of their studies toward an accounting qualification and have relevant financial and management reporting experience. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain broad experience within a high-profile team.
Description
- Assistance with the preparation of quarterly reports and management accounting for relevant portfolios.
- Maintenance of the general ledger for the relevant portfolio.
- Working closely with Portfolio Accountant/Finance Manager in dealing with Investment Managers and Stakeholders on the interpretation of quarterly reports and statutory accounts.
- Assistance with the preparation of quarterly loan covenant compliance reporting.
- Analysis of detailed property letting information and capital expenditure to project cash and profit performance on the relevant portfolio. Provide analysis for scenario modeling regarding bank finance transactions.
- Preparation of financial information to be presented to Investors on a quarterly basis.
- Analysis of the financial covenants of prospective tenants to provide Investment Managers with recommendations on security levels required.
- Assistance in the preparation of statutory accounts under UK GAAP and IFRS for UK and EU entities.
- Working closely with external auditors in multiple jurisdictions.
- Performance of various ad-hoc tasks as requested by the Portfolio Accountant/Finance Manager, Head of Finance, and external clients.
Skills
- Minimum 2 to 3 years of practical accounting experience in a corporate setting;
- Studying towards an accounting qualification - ideally finalist level;
- Demonstrable experience in preparing journals and reconciliations;
- Excellent understanding and knowledge of Excel;
- Ability to interpret and manipulate data in a logical manner;
- Ability to concisely and clearly present and communicate information;
- Experience of managing conflicting priorities and working to strict deadlines;
- Able to communicate with both financial and non-financial people;
- Experience working with and using an accounting program;
- Disciplined and pays close attention to detail;
- Able to work under pressure to ensure deadlines are met;
- Able to work on your own initiative with minimal supervision but must recognise when to ask for guidance.
Apply
To apply for this Assistant Accountant role, please use the Apply button, or alternatively, email your CV to Nikki Bowring: onlinejobs@walkerhamill.com quoting reference NBO52888.
Please note that due to the expected volume of applications, we will only be able to respond to those candidates whose experience matches the requirements of our client. We are sorry, but if you have not heard from us within the next ten days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Walker Hamill has been a specialist finance and strategy recruiter for over 30 years. We have an extensive client group, including major multinational listed organisations, private equity backed businesses and privately owned companies. We recruit across all sectors and have particularly strong client relationships in media, retail, pharma/biotech, technology, property/real estate, leisure and business services. Headquartered in London, we have additional offices in continental Europe. For more information, please see www.walkerhamill.com.