Associate Accountant - Retail Property - Lease Accounting

Description

Associate Accountant - Retail Property - Lease Accounting(6-Month Contract)

Location: Reading (2-3 days per week in office)

Contract: 6 months

Are you an ambitious finance professional looking to grow your accounting experience in a fast-paced, commercial environment? We're looking for a motivated Associate Accountant to join our Retail Property Accounting team on a 6-month contract.

This is a great opportunity for someone at the early stages of their accounting career to gain hands-on experience in a large, dynamic business and work alongside experienced finance professionals.

About the Role

Reporting to the Senior Accounting Manager, you'll be part of a friendly team of four within the Financial Accounting Function. The team focuses on delivering best-in-class accounting by maintaining strong financial controls, efficient processes, and effective management of external service providers.

You'll play a key role in supporting the accounting for our retail property portfolio of over 300 stores - helping ensure accurate monthly reporting, analysis, and balance sheet reconciliations. You'll also collaborate with stakeholders across finance and external providers to resolve variances and improve processes.

What You'll Be Doing

Support the preparation and analysis of monthly property costs and financial reports

Assist with balance sheet reconciliations and help identify & resolve variances

Provide analytical and administrative support during internal and external audits

Gather and analyse data using established accounting tools and methods

Help improve accounting processes and reporting efficiency

Work closely with commercial finance teams and external service providers

Contribute to one-off projects and continuous improvement initiatives

What We're Looking For

A degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)

Some experience working in a finance or accounting role

Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial data

Great attention to detail and analytical mindset

Clear communication and good teamwork skills

Studying towards (or interested in pursuing) an accounting qualification (e.g., AAT, ACCA, CIMA)

Why Apply?

This role offers excellent exposure to property accounting in a retail environment and the chance to work with senior finance professionals who will support your development. You'll gain valuable experience with IFRS 16 and financial reporting processes, ideal for anyone looking to build a long-term career in accounting.

Project People is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Ad ID: 5417408684