Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant – Real Estate

Peterborough – Hybrid (3 days in office)

£55,000 – £60,000 + Bonus + Private Healthcare

We Do Group are delighted to be supporting a national real estate and professional services firm with the recruitment of a Financial Accountant. You’ll play a key role in preparing statutory accounts, leading audit coordination, and supporting budgeting, forecasting, and wider financial controls.

This is a great opportunity for someone newly qualified (ACA / ACCA) or with a strong audit background who wants to move into a dynamic in-house finance team.

WISH LIST

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA)
• Strong technical knowledge of FRS 102 and UK GAAP
• Experience preparing statutory accounts and liaising with auditors
• Understanding of VAT and corporation tax
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail

THE ROLE

Statutory Accounting & Audit:

• Prepare consolidated statutory accounts in line with UK GAAP and FRS 102
• Act as the primary contact for external auditors and lead on audit preparation
• Maintain audit schedules and ensure accurate, on-time year-end delivery
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and ensure data integrity

Forecasting, Reporting & Controls:

• Support FP&A with month-end accounts, budgeting and variance analysis
• Assist with cashflow forecasting, VAT reconciliations, and reporting
• Help refine financial controls and implement process improvements
• Liaise with tax and accounting advisors on compliance and statutory filings

Process & Systems Support:

• Support the quarterly WIP valuation process and ongoing system development
• Assist with company secretarial duties and compliance-related tasks

YOUR PROFILE

• ACA / ACCA qualified
• Confident preparing statutory accounts and handling audits
• Knowledge of FRS 102, VAT, and UK corporate tax
• Strong Excel and financial systems skills
• Organised, proactive, and team-oriented

SALARY & BENEFITS

• £55,000 – £60,000
• Annual bonus
• Private healthcare
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension
• Hybrid working (3 days in office)
• Enhanced pension + life assurance