Management Accountant

Management Accountant (Qualified)Location: London (office-based)Reports to: Financial ControllerJob type: Full-time, permanentSalary: 60,000 - 65,000About usWe're a fast-growing UK residential property business focused on creating homes and neighbourhoods that work for real people. We're backed by one of Europe's largest residential property specialists, which gives us real scale and expertise, but we move with the pace and freedom of a much smaller business.We're building as we go. Not everything is in place yet, and that's exactly what makes this an exciting time to join.

We're looking for people who are curious, driven, set high standards and want to help shape the culture and the way we work.The roleWe're looking for a proactive and highly organised qualified Management Accountant to join our growing UK finance team in London.This is a hands-on role for someone who wants to be close to the numbers and close to the business. You'll work across the full finance cycle for multiple entities, from ledgers and reconciliations through to management accounts, statutory reporting and lender packs. You'll also partner with operating teams, explaining what the numbers mean and helping them make better decisions.

As the function grows, you'll help shape how it works.What you'll doPrepare monthly, quarterly and annual management accounts for multiple entities and groups, including consolidationsPrepare annual statutory accounts and support the year-end auditPost journals, accruals and prepayments, and carry out balance sheet, inter company and bank reconciliationsPrepare budgets, forecasts, cash flow forecasts and variance analysis for management, boards, lenders and investorsProvide insight into portfolio performance, highlighting key trends, risks and opportunitiesSupport lender compliance reporting, covenant calculations and investor reporting packsReview supplier invoices, verify new suppliers (including CIS status) and prepare payments in line with approval policiesPrepare and submit VAT and CIS returns and prepare information packs for tax advisorsManage finance mailboxes, prepare board minutes and resolutions, and support internal audit reviewsHelp develop and improve finance systems, processes, controls and reportingWhat we're looking forQualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)Experience in a similar role within property, real estate investment or asset managementStrong understanding of UK GAAPExperience preparing management accounts and financial statementsConfident with accounting systems and advanced Excel skillsHighly organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environmentA collaborative team player with a continuous improvement mindsetHow you'll workHands-on and self-motivated, taking real ownership of your work from start to finishCurious about the story behind the numbers and able to explain it clearly to non-finance colleaguesDependable when juggling competing deadlines across multiple entitiesConstructively challenging, quick to spot where a process could be simpler or a control tighterCommercially minded, calm under pressure and pragmatic