Property Accountant Permanent NEW

Property Accountant

Salary: Up to £63,000

Central London, Hybrid working

An exciting opportunity for a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) to join an established, multi-site business, taking ownership of property accounting across a diverse portfolio of locations.

This role would suit a commercially minded accountant with proven multi-site retail or FMCG experience, strong technical accounting skills and the ability to partner with operational stakeholders to improve cost control and financial performance.

Key Responsibilities

* Manage property accounting across multiple sites, covering rent, lease commitments, service charges, utilities and business rates.

* Ensure accurate lease accounting, accruals and reconciliations, supporting compliance with IFRS 16.

* Own store level P&Ls, budgets, forecasts and variance analysis, identifying cost trends and opportunities for savings.

* Review landlord invoices and service charge statements, investigate discrepancies and ensure accurate cost allocation.

* Business partner with Property, Operations and Finance teams, providing insight into property costs and site profitability.

* Support month end and year end reporting, audits and statutory accounts, maintaining strong financial controls.

About You

* Fully qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA is essential.

* Proven experience in a multi site retail or FMCG business, with demonstrable responsibility for accounting across multiple locations.

* Strong understanding of property related costs, including rent, service charges and business rates.

* Knowledge of IFRS 16 and experience with lease accounting.

* Experience managing a team and partnering effectively with non finance stakeholders.

* Strong Excel, analytical and problem solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.

If you are a qualified accountant with multi-site experience and a strong understanding of property accounting, this is an opportunity to take ownership of a key area of financial reporting and business partnering.