About Wheatley Wheatley Plc is a leading housebuilder dedicated to delivering high-quality residential developments across the region. With a strong pipeline of projects and a focus on sustainable growth, we are seeking a commercially astute Management Accountant to support the finance team and provide insight into business performance. Role Description: As a Management Accountant, you will play a key role in providing timely and accurate financial information to support decision-making. You will take ownership of the monthly management accounts, project cost reporting, forecasting, and budget management, with a strong focus on development projects and construction costs. Key Responsibilities: · Preparation of monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, and variance analysis. · Project-level cost reporting – monitor construction spend vs. budget. · Analyse Work in Progress (WIP), cost to complete, and margin forecasts on active sites. · Rent accruals for our commercial portfolio. · Assist in the preparation of budgets and quarterly forecasts for developments. · Review and reconcile project costings with operational and commercial teams. · Track land acquisition costs, infrastructure investment, and build costs. · Liaise with commercial and construction teams to review site performance. · Support year-end audit processes, including liaison with external auditors. · Provide financial insight to support land appraisals and new project assessments. · Ensure financial controls are adhered to and contribute to process improvements. Qualifications & Experience: · Qualified or part-qualified accountant, possibly QBE. · Minimum 2–4 years of experience in a similar role, ideally within construction, property development, or housebuilding. · Experience with project costing, WIP, and management reporting. · Familiarity with VAT and CIS compliance is a plus. Key Skills & Competencies: · Strong understanding of construction or housebuilding cost structures. · Analytical mindset with a high attention to detail. · Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with accounting systems (e.g., COINS, WinAcs). · Ability to communicate financial information to non-finance stakeholders. · Proactive approach with the ability to challenge and support operational teams. · Deadline-driven and able to manage multiple priorities. What We Offer: · Competitive salary · Pension contribution · Private Healthcare · 22 days holiday bank holidays time off over Christmas period. · Opportunity to influence key business decisions Additional Information: This role is full time and based in our Head Office in Letchworth, Hertfordshire