Senior Accountant, Development (12 month FTC) in London

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Please note this role is a 12-month fixed-term contract.

This role is primarily responsible for the application of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) to monitor development accounting (project job costs) and provide the related internal and external reporting.

This role will act as a key business partner to the Development, Operational, Property Management and Investment teams, as we acquire, develop and operate new assets.

Key Role Responsibilities

Business Partners with all the relevant stakeholders on a portfolio of projects, providing financial analysis of key decisions, review of actual costs versus budget and providing the financial perspective on the projects where appropriate.

Compiles and analyses the financial information in preparation for entry into various financial statements and accounting reports and makes appropriate journal entries for recording in the general ledger by checking calculations, reviewing basis for figures, and balancing and reconciling figures.

Reviews budgets, invoices, and other accounting documents and researches and resolves discrepancies as necessary.

Reviews Development and Operational budget variance analysis, partnering with the Development and Operational teams on the preparation, delivery and timeliness of variance commentary.

Provides direction and guidance on accounting treatment to the Outsourced Accountants at the PropCo and OpCo level ensuring consistency.

Maintains and reports on project budgets to include compilation of draw packages and necessary approvals, ensures accurate coding of invoices, charging of Management Fees, and submission of payment requests to third party administrators.

Reviews completeness and accuracy of accounting completed by 3rd party administrators, where applicable.

Liaises with external partners and lenders, providing additional data and information as requested, and answering questions necessary to facilitate the funding process in a timely manner.

Provides cost to complete information for input into quarterly desktop valuation and annual 3rd party valuation. Reviews valuation from a financial perspective.

Reviews bank reconciliations, ensuring accuracy.

Reviews monthly financial reporting packages for distribution to internal and external stakeholders.

Reviews monthly/quarterly VAT returns.

Works alongside the operational finance team to standardise processes and ensure a seamless transition from the development team to operations team when completed assets are transferred.

Reviews and abstracts development and lender agreements for projects assigned, understanding reporting requirements, deadlines and fee calculations.

Acts as the first point of contact with external auditors e.g. to explain journal entries and financial transactions, providing research data and information as requested, and answering questions necessary to complete the audit in a timely manner.

Builds and maintains effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Responds to questions regarding the projects, provides support, and ensures timely completion of accounting processes for reporting.

Completes various financial, accounting, administrative, and other reports and analysis, and performs other duties as assigned or as necessary.

About YouYou\’re a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with post qualified experience, preferably within the real estate sector. You bring a deep understanding of GAAP, IFRS, and audit processes, along with hands‐on experience in debt compliance, investor reporting, and acquisition/disposal accounting. Detail‐oriented and highly organised, you\’re confident working with financial data, explaining complex numbers clearly, and managing multiple tasks with precision.

What We OfferWe include a range of benefits for our corporate team members, including competitive pension, healthcare, and holiday allowance, amongst others as standard. Please reach out if you are keen to know more.

About GreystarGreystar is a leading, fully integrated real estate company offering expertise in investment management, development, and management of rental housing properties globally. The company\’s business model is unique in its ability to own, operate, and develop multifamily, student, and senior housing across the globe. Building a global platform with a local presence, Greystar continues to expand its geographic reach around the world, bringing a globally interconnected professional rental housing platform and industry funded with institutional capital to countries where the sector does not yet exist.

Greystar\’s pan – European platform was established in 2013 and has scaled rapidly, now with investment, operational and development presence in the UK, Ireland, France, the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, and Spain.

One of Greystar\’s core values is Equality, and as such, we continue to pride ourselves on being an equal opportunities employer, accounting for all protected and identifiable characteristics. We truly value diversity of thought, background and of experience.

Location: London, England, United Kingdom

Seniority levelMid‐Senior level

Employment typeFull‐time

Job functionFinance

IndustriesReal Estate and Investment Management

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