Watkin Jones, a market-leading developer and manager of build-to-rent and purpose-built student accommodation, is seeking a talented and detail-driven Finance Professional to join our Group Finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the preparation, analysis and filing of financial information across a wide portfolio of entities within the Group for a period of 18 months.
About the Role
In this broad and hands-on role, you will take ownership of financial reporting for multiple Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) and support key Group-level processes. You will work closely with colleagues across Finance, Audit, Tax and wider business teams, ensuring accurate reporting, strong financial controls and compliance with statutory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
SPV Financial Ownership
Full responsibility for monthly SPV financials, including journal posting, cost reviews and Group reporting.
Preparation and filing of statutory accounts and tax computations for all SPVs.
Group Reporting & Compliance
Support the production of the Group Annual Report and Accounts.
Prepare and file the Group VAT return, as well as VAT submissions for SPVs outside the VAT Group.
Complete CIS returns, ONS submissions and other required financial surveys.
Treasury & Controls
Manage monthly bank reconciliations and maintain oversight of CHAPs payment controls.
Prepare and code payments in line with Group policies.
Review Roomex invoices and credit card expenditure, ensuring accurate coding and analysis.
Financial Management & Support
Prepare balance sheet reconciliations across the Group.
Act as a key point of contact for external auditors and tax advisors.
Support ad-hoc projects for the Group Financial Controller.
Provide occasional cover for the Sales Ledger function.
About You
We are looking for someone who is highly organised, detail-focused and equipped with strong technical accounting skills. You will be confident working across multiple entities, managing competing priorities and meeting tight deadlines. You should be comfortable engaging with a range of internal and external stakeholders, proactive in your approach, and eager to learn and develop within a dynamic finance team.
What We Offer:
At Watkin Jones, we believe in investing in our people. Heres what we offer:
Rewards: Discretionary annual bonus, cash paid health plan, life insurance, and more.
Professional Growth: A pivotal role within a forward-thinking organisation and the opportunity to work on diverse and exciting projects.
Work-Life Balance: 25 days of annual leave (increasing with tenure), agile approach to work and discounted gym memberships.
Benefits: Exclusive shopping discounts, and a contributory pension scheme.
About Us:
Watkin Jones was established in 1791 and has been building homes since 1927. More recently, we listed on the AIM market in 2016 with a market cap of £255m (current market cap c. £550m). In FY2020 we generated gross revenue of £354m and a Gross Profit of £75.9m. Our position in the market is based on a capital light model, where we typically work with institutional forward funders.
Watkin Jones success to date has been based on our emphasis on building relationships of trust, our customer focus and our forward-thinking structure. Our intention is to create the future of living, which to us means high quality rental homes, community focus and sustainably driven development.
Apply Now: If you have a passion for delivering high-quality developments and the skills to navigate complex projects from planning through completion, we want to hear from you!
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