Job Description
The Senior Management Accountant will play a pivotal role in overseeing financial operations and providing key insights to support decision-making within this organisation. Based on the outskirts of Oxford, this permanent position offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to advance their career in accounting and finance.
Client Details
The employer is a well-established organisation in the property industry, known for its robust operations and focus on excellence. As a medium-sized company, they offer an engaging work environment with a clear focus on delivering results and maintaining strong financial performance.
Description
* The Senior Management Accountant will play a pivotal role within the finance team, acting as a senior technical and delivery-focused accountant.The postholder will take day to day ownership of year end audits, statutory accounts coordination, cashbook oversight and external tax liaison, while providing senior support, preparation and review across monthly reporting and balance sheet control. This is a hands on role, suited to a qualified accountant with strong technical skills and experience in property / real estate or multi entity environments
Financial Reporting & Year End
* Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of year end statutory accounts and audits across the group entities.
* Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors, managing requests, timetables and audit deliverables.
* Prepare and review statutory financial statements, supporting schedules and audit papers.
* Support the Financial Controller with complex accounting judgments and technical matters.
Tax & External Liaison
* Act as the main finance contact for PwC, coordinating corporation tax, compliance and related submissions.
* Support the preparation and review of tax packs and responses to tax queries.
* Work closely with external advisors to ensure timely and accurate filings.
Cash, Banking & Balance Sheet Oversight
* Provide senior oversight of cashbooks, bank reconciliations and cash flow reporting, ensuring accuracy and robustness of controls.
* Review key balance sheet reconciliations, resolving legacy issues and strengthening control processes.
* Support improvements to cash forecasting and monitoring.
Monthly & Quarterly Reporting
* Review monthly individual entity management accounts.
* Final preparation & review of consolidated management accounts prior to circulation, ensuring accuracy, consistency and quality of commentary.
* Support the month end close process, working closely with the Financial Accountant and Property Accountant.
* Provide variance analysis and insight where required.
Property & Service Charge Accounting
* Apply property accounting expertise across rental income, service charges, tenant deposits and development expenditure.
* Support the review of service charge reconciliations, budgets and year end positions.
* Assist with accounting implications of new developments, entity restructures and managed buildings.
Process Improvement & Systems
* Help drive improvements in financial controls, documentation and reporting processes.
* Support finance system and property system developments, including changes arising from system upgrades or replacements.
* Act as a senior escalation point for complex accounting queries within the team.
Team Support
* Provide technical guidance and informal mentoring to junior team members.
* Act as a deputy to the Financial Controller on detailed accounting matters when required.
Profile
A successful Senior Management Accountant should have:
Essential
* Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
* Strong experience in financial reporting, statutory accounts and audit management.
* Proven ability to liaise effectively with external auditors and tax advisors.
* Solid balance sheet, cash and control account experience.
* Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with accounting systems.
* Comfortable working in a hands on, delivery focused environment
* Desirable
* Experience within property, real estate, REITs or multi entity group structures.
* Exposure to service charge accounting and tenant based income models.
* Experience supporting finance system changes or process redesign.
* Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics GP or similar ERP systems.
Job Offer
* Competitive salary ranging from £58,000 to £62,000 per annum.
* Permanent role based in Oxford, providing stability and growth opportunities.
* Comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being.
* Collaborative and professional work environment in the property industry.
* Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
If you are ready to take the next step in your accounting and finance career, apply now to join this forward-thinking organisation in Oxford.