Job Description

A market leading multi-national real estate property investment and Development Company that has built a strong reputation for amassing a robust portfolio of high performing real estate assets has an outstanding 12 month fixed term contract for a Senior Accountant. This business operates an innovative asset management strategy that promotes the delivery of sustainable developments that provide environmental benefits for local communities and surrounding areas.
Central to the operation of their multi-jurisdictional finance team, they require a dynamic Senior Accountant to undertake the following duties;

• Assume responsibility for the accounting of the UK subsidiaries of the Group
• Prepare and produce management accounts
• Produce statutory accounts and provide statutory returns for tax, VAT, CIS and other European regulatory authorities for legal entities
• Act as the main point of contact to external auditors and provide all required information
• Manage all inter-company transfers and reconciliations
• Undertake annual consolidations
• Prepare weekly cash position report and yearly forecasting
• Act as main liaison point with HMRC for VAT, Corporation Tax and any other matters
• Liaise with outsourced Tax advisors to produce the annual Tax returns
• Maintain a fixed asset register and safeguard the assets of the company
• Ensure that accounting policies comply with relevant accounting standards and that group policies are followed
• Prepare board papers
• Liaise with and manage banking relationships
• Assist with social responsibility certifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Successful candidates will have acquired practical experience as a qualified Senior Accountant / Financial Controller from a real estate background in investment, development and or asset management.
Additional experience working across multiple European jurisdictions with international transactions is preferred but not essential.
Finally, you must have natural enthusiasm for finance, team working, exemplary written and verbal communication skills with the ability to working pro-actively with minimal supervision.