A growing real estate business is seeking a Cost Accountant to support the accounting and control of property and portfolio-level costs across its operational portfolio. The role focuses on accurate cost recognition, accruals and prepayments, and maintaining strong cost governance across multiple assets.
Key Responsibilities
Cost Control & Month-End
*Prepare and post accruals and prepayments as part of the month-end close process
*Support balance sheet reconciliations relating to cost balances
*Review cost trends and investigate variances, working with FP&A and operational teams to resolve issues
*Assist with month-end close activities and maintain clear supporting schedules
Capitalisation & Cost Classification
*Support the identification and capitalisation of qualifying costs in line with accounting policies
*Ensure consistent treatment between operating expenditure and capital expenditure
*Maintain accurate tracking of capital costs across the portfolio
Cost Tracking & Reporting
*Maintain reporting schedules for key cost areas across the portfolio
*Work with operational and asset management teams to ensure completeness and accuracy of cost data
*Support internal and investor reporting requirements where required
Purchasing & Cost Governance
*Review purchase orders to ensure correct coding and appropriate approval
*Support adherence to procurement and financial control policies
Systems & Process Improvement
*Maintain accurate cost postings within finance systems
*Develop and maintain Excel-based cost tracking and reporting schedules
*Support audit processes and respond to auditor queries when required
Requirements
*Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
*Experience in cost accounting, management accounting or financial reporting
*Strong experience with accruals, prepayments and month-end processes
*Strong Excel skills and ability to manage and analyse financial data
*Ability to work with multiple stakeholders across finance and operations
Desirable
*Experience in real estate, property, BTR, infrastructure or asset-heavy environments
*Exposure to capital expenditure tracking and cost capitalisation
*Experience with ERP or property accounting systems (e.g. Yardi)