Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant

• 3 - 6 month contract
• £400-450 per day
• Real Estate
• London (Hybrid)
• Immediate start

Cobalt are excited to be supporting an international real estate investment firm in securing a Financial Accountant to join on an interim basis. This role involves financial reporting, compliance, regulatory submissions, internal controls, and corporate finance oversight across a diverse European real estate portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Accounting

• Collaborate with global finance teams to ensure timely reporting.
• Review monthly financials, bank reconciliations, and statutory statements.
• Prepare audit schedules and annual reporting packs.
• Oversee intercompany charges, procurement authorizations, and payment reviews.
• Manage cash flow forecasts, interbank transfers, and budgeting processes.

Compliance & Regulatory

• Coordinate with auditors for statutory audits and regulatory filings (e.g., VAT, CIT, WHT).
• Stay current with tax legislation and implement responses to changes.
• Ensure compliance with relevant trust and exchange regulations.

Internal Controls & Risk Management

• Develop and implement policies and procedures.
• Address audit findings with process improvements.
• Enhance controls through continuous supervision and recommendations.

Systems, Team & Process Improvement

• Optimize financial systems and reporting tools.
• Mentor junior staff and promote process standardization across teams.

Corporate Finance & Treasury

• Manage financing facilities and reporting to lenders.
• Ensure appropriate debt levels across entities.
• Address transfer pricing and other regulatory finance matters.

Requirements

• Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) with at least 1 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in European real estate advantageous
• Proficient in accounting systems (e.g., SAP) and MS Office tools.
• Must be immediately available