Summary: Global Accounting Network is seeking an interim Property Management Accountant for an international entertainment client. The role involves delivering accurate financial reporting for a portfolio of properties, supporting operational teams, and maintaining strong financial controls. Key responsibilities include preparing monthly management accounts, reviewing lease agreements, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate is a fully qualified accountant with experience in lease accounting under IFRS 16 and a background in property management accounting or real estate finance. Strong Excel skills and familiarity with finance systems are also important for this position.
Title: Interim Property Management Accountant
Description: Global Accounting Network are partnering with an international entertainment client who are looking for an interim Property Management Accountant. As the Property Management Accountant, this position will play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting across a portfolio of properties within the entertainment group, supporting operational teams, and ensuring strong financial controls are maintained.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly management accounts for property leases under IFRS 16
- Review complex lease agreements and advise on IFRS 16 treatment
- Reconcile bank accounts, service charge accounts, and balance sheet items
- Manage rent, service charge, and supplier transactions
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Prepare year-end schedules and support external auditors
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls
- Produce client reports and respond to finance-related queries
- Work closely with property managers and other internal stakeholders
- Support process improvements and system enhancements
Ideal Candidate:
- Fully qualified accountant, ideally audit background
- Experience with lease accounting in accordance with IFRS 16
- System knowledge of Horizon leasing and Agresso would be advantageous
- Previous experience in property management accounting, real estate finance, or a similar role
- Strong understanding of reconciliations, month-end processes, and financial reporting
- Experience with service charge accounting is advantageous
- Strong Excel skills and confidence using finance systems
