Job Description
We are looking to hire an experienced, hands-on Management Accountant on a 12-month fixed term contract in our New Homes business. The role will play a key role in delivering accurate month-end close and reporting structure.
The environment is dynamic and fast-moving and priorities will evolve as schemes are completed.
Key Responsibilities:
* Produce timely, accurate management accounts in line with group standards
* Management of the month-end processes and reporting
* Responsible for production of business unit reporting pack.
* Support cashflow management for the business.
* Lead the accounting and reporting for the land deal element of the business, including fortnightly presentations to the operational team.
* Partner with Quantity Surveyors to reconcile P&L and cashflow variances and identify and clear outdated accruals within CVR and Business Central.
* Weekly reconciliation of Project Ledger, G/L and Payment Certificate
* Review and reconcile VAT returns
* Support the audit process by preparing necessary documentation and supporting evidence.
* Reconcile monthly balance sheet accounts including intercompany balances, resolving queries ahead of Financial Controller sign off.
* Work collaboratively with shared service teams to maintain aged creditor and aged debtor reports, including Subcontractor Ledger, acting as a central point of contact for AR and AP issue resolution.
* Work closely with Operations and shared service teams to close vendor accounts for offices undergoing closure, ensuring all Direct Debit arrangements are fully terminated
* Complete and submit ONS returns
This list is not exhaustive and may be added to or amended from time to time
Qualifications
Qualifications:
* Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, ACA, CIMA,)
Competencies:
* Experience working in a similar role in the housebuilding or construction sector is desirable
* Strong experience producing management accounts
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
* Analytical thinking and attention to detail
* Ability to work to a high degree of accuracy
* Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines
* Strong organizational and multitasking skills
* Proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making
* Very good understanding of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel