Management Accountant - City of London
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000
Contract: Permanent/Full Time
Reports to: Estate Director
About the Role
This is a hands-on Management Accountant role supporting a diverse and high-profile mixed-use property portfolio, including residential, commercial, and ground rent assets. The successful candidate will be responsible for day-to-day financial management, client reporting, budgeting, and oversight of accounting activities across the estate.
You will play a key role in financial reporting, forecasting, and liaising directly with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely delivery of financial information.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare monthly and quarterly management reports for internal use and external client reporting, in line with agreed KPIs.
* Manage tax reporting and submissions, including CIS, VAT, and NRL.
* Attend client meetings to present financial performance and reporting updates.
* Deliver variance analysis across budget lines and invoices, with clear commentary and insight.
* Produce updated financial forecasts on a quarterly basis.
* Maintain accounting records to audit-ready standards and act as the lead for client audits.
* Liaise with treasury and credit control teams to support cash posting and debt recovery.
* Review and post prepayments, accruals, and other key adjustments.
* Process database amendments including lease and licence changes.
* Support budgeting processes, service charge reconciliation, and cash reconciliations.
* Manage and support an Accounts Assistant, providing leadership in line with team values and objectives.
* Support annual estate budget preparation and quarterly reconciliation processes.
Candidate Profile
* We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented accounting professional with strong commercial awareness and excellent communication skills. A background in property or real estate is highly desirable.
Required Skills & Experience
* Strong accounting knowledge with experience in a similar management or client accountant role.
* Previous experience working within a property management, real estate, or consultancy environment preferred.
* Experience in preparing management accounts, financial analysis, and budgeting.
* Familiarity with accounting systems (experience with Horizon and Proactis advantageous).
* Excellent Excel skills and proficient in Microsoft Word.
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial data.
* Confident communicator with the ability to present financial information clearly to stakeholders.
* Proven ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities.
* Experience managing or mentoring junior team members.
Benefits
* 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
* Additional day off for your birthday
* Paid office closure over the Christmas period
* Competitive salary and discretionary bonus scheme
* Pension scheme with employer contributions
* Life assurance
* Employee assistance programme (EAP)
* Opportunities for learning, development, and professional growth
* Supportive, inclusive and collaborative team environment