Graduate Accountant - Carnegie Consulting

Our client, a leading European real estate investment manager, is seeking a Graduate Accountant to join their growing Corporate Finance team based in London. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated, detail-oriented individual to gain hands-on finance experience in a business managing diverse, high-value property portfolios across the UK and Europe.

You'll work alongside a supportive and experienced finance team, engaging with senior leaders and developing key skills while working towards a professional accountancy qualification.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the purchase ledger function, including coding, posting, and processing of AP invoices via SAP Concur.
• Coordinate and review staff expense claims, ensuring timely processing and policy compliance.
• Perform weekly bank postings and assist with treasury management tasks, including multi currency cash forecasting and deposit placements.
• Regularly interact with senior internal stakeholders, including finance leadership and executive management.
• Develop a strong understanding of real estate private equity business operations and financial structures.
• Support on corporate finance and tax-related projects as needed.

Requirements

• A degree in Accountancy, Economics, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
• Understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and a strong interest in accountancy.
• High attention to detail, with strong organisational and time management skills.
• A proactive, positive attitude and excellent communication skills.
• Eagerness to learn, with a curious mindset and the ambition to work in real estate private equity finance.

Why Apply

• Hands-on exposure to corporate finance, treasury, and expenses management within a market-leading real estate investment manager.
• Work closely with an experienced and collaborative team in a fast evolving business.
• Financial study support and paid study leave towards a recognised professional accountancy qualification.
• Competitive salary, attractive discretionary bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits package, including a yearly company trip abroad!