Property Accountant

Property Accountant - OUR CLIENT: Trident is partnering on an exclusive basis with a highly regarded international real estate investment and development business to appoint a Property Accountant into its London-based European finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-capitalised, development-led real estate platform with a high-quality portfolio across major global cities. The role offers broad exposure across financial reporting, treasury, governance, budgeting, statutory compliance and strategic finance projects, working closely with senior finance leadership and stakeholders across multiple European jurisdictions.

THE ROLE:

This newly created Property Accountant role will report to the European FD and will support the financial management and reporting of a European real estate portfolio. The position will suit a bright, motivated finance professional looking to broaden their experience within a collaborative and international property business.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting financial reporting, governance and statutory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Supporting preparation and filing of annual financial statements.
• Liaising with third-party accounting providers and internal stakeholders across jurisdictions.
• Partnering with European and Regional FDs and Finance Managers on reporting, analysis, strategic projects and business initiatives.
• Overseeing company-level accounts payable, cash management and treasury administration.
• Supporting board, investor and management reporting.
• Assisting with annual budgets, reforecasts and cash flow forecasting.
• Preparing quarterly debt compliance certificates and support lender reporting.
• Supporting tax matters.
• Supporting acquisitions, disposals and financial due diligence.
• Supporting finance transformation, systems implementation and process improvement.
• Ensuring consistent reporting, controls and processes.

THE PERSON:

We are keen to speak with candidates who have actively started studying towards ACA / ACCA / CIMA (or equivalent), with 2-4 years' experience in accounting, audit or finance, ideally within real estate and seeking an 'in office' role.

The successful candidate is likely to offer:

• Strong financial reporting, month-end and financial accounting experience.
• Excellent organisation and ability to manage multiple deadlines across teams and time zones.
• Strong Excel skills and an interest in systems, automation and process improvement.
• Collaborative, proactive and detail-oriented approach.
• Strong communication skills and confidence working across functions and geographies.
• Experience in real estate, property, funds, infrastructure or international finance.
• Experience managing outsourced providers or working in a multi-jurisdictional finance environment is advantageous.

Why apply?

This is a genuinely broad finance role within a high-quality real estate platform, offering exposure well beyond traditional accounting. You will gain experience across:

• Corporate and portfolio reporting.
• Treasury and cash management.
• Statutory reporting and audit.
• Budgeting and forecasting.
• Tax and debt compliance.
• Acquisitions, disposals and due diligence.
• Systems, process improvement and business transformation initiatives.

Benefits:

• Good performance bonus.
• Solid company Pension.
• Full suite of benefits including Health, Fitness Allowance, Life Insurance, etc.
• Study Package.

It is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in real estate finance within an international, collaborative and well-regarded business.

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