About this role
Salary: Up to £63,000
Central London, Hybrid working
An exciting opportunity for a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) to join an established, multi-site business, taking ownership of property accounting across a diverse portfolio of locations.
This role would suit a commercially minded accountant with proven multi-site retail or FMCG experience, strong technical accounting skills and the ability to partner with operational stakeholders to improve cost control and financial performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage property accounting across multiple sites, covering rent, lease commitments, service charges, utilities and business rates.
- Ensure accurate lease accounting, accruals and reconciliations, supporting compliance with IFRS 16.
- Own store level P&Ls, budgets, forecasts and variance analysis, identifying cost trends and opportunities for savings.
- Review landlord invoices and service charge statements, investigate discrepancies and ensure accurate cost allocation.
- Business partner with Property, Operations and Finance teams, providing insight into property costs and site profitability.
- Support month end and year end reporting, audits and statutory accounts, maintaining strong financial controls.
About You
- Fully qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA is essential.
- Proven experience in a multi site retail or FMCG business, with demonstrable responsibility for accounting across multiple locations.
- Strong understanding of property related costs, including rent, service charges and business rates.
- Knowledge of IFRS 16 and experience with lease accounting.
- Experience managing a team and partnering effectively with non finance stakeholders.
- Strong Excel, analytical and problem solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.
If you are a qualified accountant with multi-site experience and a strong understanding of property accounting, this is an opportunity to take ownership of a key area of financial reporting and business partnering.