Altum Consulting are pleased to be partnering exclusively with one of the UK's largest listed real estate businesses in their search for a Financial Accountant. This newly created role is essential in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the financial results of both the Central business unit and the wider division.

The role reports into the Deputy Financial Controller and will work closely with other members of the Central Finance team and the Finance, Treasury and other teams around the Group.

Main Responsibilities,

Supporting the Finance Manager in the preparation of the consolidated results.
Preparation of consolidation data for load and ensuring data integrity.
Reconciliation and elimination of inter-company positions.
In conjunction with the FP&A team, assist with building a suite of financial reports to provide insight and analysis over performance reporting.
Preparation of information for corporation tax and VAT purposes.
Preparation of information for year-end purposes, and liaison with internal and external auditors.
Assist with the preparation of the statutory accounts.
Assist with drafting accounting papers.
Identification and implementation of process and system improvements.
Ad-hoc projects and analysis as required.

Required Experience & Skills

Full accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
1-2 PQE experience within a similar
Experience of working within a large organisation
Strong working knowledge of IFRS accounting standard
Ability to manage intercompany relationships
Experience managing a month-end process
Previous experience liaising with external auditors
Real Estate background not essential but preferred