Property Accountant

Job Role - Property Accountant
Salary - £60,000 - £70,000 DOE
Location - Birmingham
Job Type - Permanent

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Finance Manager/Senior Accountant to oversee financial operations across a group of associated companies. This role is ideal for a qualified accountant with strong technical expertise, experience working within group structures and the ability to support senior management with strategic financial insights.

You will play a key role in financial reporting, tax planning, system management and the supervision of accounting processes while working closely with external advisors and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Accounts

• Prepare and present year-end management accounts and statutory financial statements for multiple group companies
• Review P&L accounts and Balance Sheets with Directors
• Provide finalised financial statements and supporting documentation to external chartered accountants for submission to HMRC and Companies House
• Conduct sales and income analysis, including parking revenue analysis
• Manage intercompany reconciliations across balance sheet nominal codes
• Prepare and submit VAT returns for all VAT-registered companies
• Conduct annual capital allowances reviews
• Prepare property purchase cost sheets and cash reconciliations with solicitors
• Manage VAT property options where applicable

Tax & Compliance

• Support corporation tax planning activities
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial and regulatory requirements
• Manage ICO registrations and periodic reviews

Finance Operations

• Oversee and supervise the sales ledger, purchase ledger and nominal ledger functions
• Manage company payment card expense recharges
• Provide financial advice and recommendations to management

Systems & Payroll

• Manage accounting systems including staff access and company setups
• Maintain nominal code structures across group entities
• Oversee payroll processes including PAYE and pension submissions

Stakeholder & Team Management

• Liaise with solicitors on property purchases
• Work with external accountants and consultants on financial and regulatory matters
• Provide training and guidance to accounts staff

Skills & Experience

• Professional qualification such as CIMA, ACCA, or ACA (preferred)
• Ideally 5+ years of accounting or finance experience
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, tax and compliance within the UK
• Experience working within group company structures with subsidiaries or associated companies
• Experience within the property industry is highly desirable
• Strong analytical, organisational and leadership skills

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Opportunity to work within a dynamic and growing business environment
• A role with significant responsibility and influence on financial strategy