Overview
We are seeking a Property Accountant who will play a crucial role in the financial and operational management of a substantial property portfolio. This contractor will collaborate with property management and finance teams to deliver comprehensive financial insights that support both operational and commercial decision-making, contributing to effective management reporting and financial planning.
Responsibilities
- Maintain management and financial transactions within SAP and Horizon.
- Produce accurate property-level management reporting and financial information.
- Manage service charge accounting, reconciliations, and associated financial controls.
- Partner with property managers, data teams, and credit controllers to provide a consolidated view of financial performance.
- Collect, consolidate, and review financial-planning information, including supporting risks and opportunities.
- Produce forecasts and contribute to short- and long-term business planning.
- Provide analysis and insight to support operational decisions, business cases, and new initiatives.
- Work with local and central finance teams to improve processes and maintain an effective finance service.
Requirements
- CCAB or CIMA qualification, or demonstrable qualification by experience.
- Experience working as a Property Accountant or in a similar property-focused finance role.
- Knowledge of service charge accounting, property-level reporting, and financial reconciliations.
- Experience producing management reports, budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis.
- Working knowledge of professional accounting standards, risk management, and financial controls.
- Experience using SAP; knowledge of Horizon or comparable property-management systems is beneficial.
- Ability to explain financial information to operational and non-finance stakeholders.
- Commercial awareness and experience supporting managers with financial planning and decision-making.