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Property Accountant Location: Central LondonJob Type: 12 month fixed term contract - view to a permanent role.Salary: £55,000 - £58,000 per annum plus benefits We are seeking a dedicated recently qualified Accountant to join our clients finance team as a Property Accountant on an initial 12 month fixed term contract. This role is ideal for someone who is newly qualified and has a background in property development and investment either in industry or from practice. Our client is a well established property investment and management business based in London and this role will be working within a collaborative and supportive team. The successful candidate will oversee daily financial operations and contribute to both routine and complex accounting activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance in all transactions. Successful individuals will need to be able to commence a new role on no more than 1 month notice. Day-to-day of the role: Assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly management and board reports and accounts, including control account reconciliations and investigating differences.Assist in the preparation of year-end accounts, including providing necessary information.Oversee the daily processing of rent and service charge receipts, including backup processes when necessary.Manage the operational work of the Finance support team.Conduct bank reconciliations and investigate and clear reconciling items.Complete and submit VAT calculations and returns.Coordinate and reconcile Farm Accounts with information from Farm Agents.Manage Service Charge accounts and annual reporting in collaboration with Property Managers.Perform inter-company reconciliations and reporting.Review and reconcile Managing Agent accounts with respect to Service Charges, ensuring a