Management Accountant in London

5D Gryphon Real Estate is a property company based at 21 Knightsbridge, managing a portfolio of prime central London residential property on behalf of private landlords. We are a small, tight-knit team where finance, operations, legal and property sit close together, and where the work you do is visible to the people making decisions. We are now urgently looking for an Accountant to take ownership of the finance function across the group of companies and client accounts.

The role

You will be responsible for the day-to-day financial running of the group of companies and client accounts, working directly with the Director. The remit spans client accounting, statutory compliance, bookkeeping and financial reporting. It suits someone who is technically strong on the numbers and comfortable liaising with banks, auditors and external advisers to keep a complex operation on track.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial and Banking Administration
  • Administer all company and client bank accounts, including opening, closing and day-to-day operations.
  • Execute outgoing payments and liaise with banks on compliance, client reviews and documentation.
  • Manage client money accounts, including allocations, reconciliations and statements.
  • Calculate management and rental commissions; issue, process and archive invoices, including those for repairs, refurbishments and other services.
  • Support bookkeeping in Xero, including transaction coding and document uploads.
  • Prepare monthly and annual client financial reports and management accounts.
  • Prepare financial data for VAT returns, Non-Resident Landlord Scheme and ATED reporting, self-assessment for rental income and other tax filings, including international obligations where applicable.
• Compliance and Client Account Support
  • Prepare and submit statutory filings to Companies House, including Confirmation Statements and Dormant Accounts.
  • Administer and renew memberships, licences and registrations, covering Client Money Protection, AML (HMRC), Data Protection, insurance policies and software subscriptions.
  • Track statutory deadlines across all group companies and liaise with external accountants, advisers and authorities as required.
  • Administer service charge, ground rent and utility payments, and maintain accurate records of related balances.
  • Monitor outstanding creditor and debtor positions and respond to client, landlord and supplier queries on financial matters.

What we are looking for

• Part-qualified accountant currently studying towards a recognised qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent.
• Active progress toward professional certification (ACCA / CIMA / ACA or similar).
• Confident with Xero bookkeeping.
• Commercial literacy around leases, contracts and NDAs.
• Familiarity with Companies House filings and UK statutory compliance (AML, data protection, CMP).
• Advanced Excel, highly organised, and able to juggle competing deadlines across finance, admin and legal workstreams.
• Experience in property, real estate or another asset-based business.
• Some exposure to international tax reporting.

What we offer

• Competitive salary aligned to experience.
• A Knightsbridge office, and a prime central London portfolio to work on.
• Hybrid role.

How to apply

Apply with your CV and a Cover Letter telling us why this role interests you.