ACA Accountant
| Posting date: | 04 December 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 December 2025 |
| Location: | City of London, London, EC2V 6DB |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4664586_1764846468 |
Summary
Your New Company
A leading property investment and asset management firm with a strong track record of delivering exceptional returns across residential and commercial portfolios is seeking a newly qualified accountant to join their finance team on a 6-month interim basis. This hybrid role, based in central London, offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the dynamic property investment sector.
Your New Role
We are looking for a newly qualified ACA accountant making their first move from practice, ideally someone who is immediately available. You'll play a key role in supporting the finance function with responsibilities including:
Preparing statutory financial statements in line with UK GAAP and industry standardsAssisting with property portfolio valuations and investment performance analysisSupporting cash flow forecasting and monitoring rental income streamsPreparing budgets and tracking operating costs across multiple assetsInvestigating and resolving accounting discrepanciesAssisting with month-end and year-end close processes
What You'll Need to Succeed
Fully qualified ACA accountant with a strong grounding in practiceExcellent communication skills to collaborate with asset managers and senior stakeholdersStrong attention to detail and ability to resolve reconciliation issues efficientlyProficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with property or investment accounting systems is advantageous.A proactive attitude and eagerness to learn about the property investment industry
What You'll Get in Return
Competitive day rateOpportunity to apply your skills in a fast-paced, investment-focused environmentExposure to property-specific financial processes and portfolio managementHybrid working arrangement within a collaborative team culture
What You Need to Do Now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us today.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you're exploring new opportunities, please get in touch for a confidential discussion about your career.
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