At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare management accounts and support financial control in a dynamic property sector.
- Company: Well-established company in the residential property and construction industry.
- Benefits: Hands-on role with an 18-month interim assignment and valuable experience.
- Other info: Opportunity to work closely with operational teams and improve financial processes.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact while enhancing your finance skills in a busy environment.
- Qualifications: Recognised accountancy qualification or equivalent experience, strong Excel skills.
The predicted salary is between 37800 - 46200 £ per year.
We are seeking an
Interim Management Accountant to join a well-established and highly regarded residential property and construction sector.
The business offers an excellent opportunity for a hands-on finance professional to make a meaningful contribution during an 18-month interim assignment.
The Role
Reporting to the senior finance team, you will play a key role in delivering accurate and timely management information, supporting financial control and providing valuable commercial insight to the wider business.
Key responsibilities will include
- Preparing monthly management accounts and reporting packs.
- Managing month-end processes, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Producing budgets, forecasts and variance analysis.
- Monitoring project costs, work in progress and profitability across developments.
- Supporting cash flow forecasting and financial planning.
- Working closely with operational and commercial teams to improve financial visibility and performance.
- Identifying opportunities to strengthen financial controls, processes and reporting.
- Supporting year-end activities and liaising with external auditors where required.
- Ad hoc duties as required to further support the business.
About You
We are looking for a proactive accountant who can quickly establish themselves within a busy finance function.
You will ideally have
- A recognised accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA), or be qualified by experience.
- Strong management accounting and month-end reporting experience.
- Excellent Excel and financial analysis skills. COINS experience advantageous.
- Experience within construction, housebuilding, property or a project-based environment would be advantageous.
- A hands-on approach, with the confidence to work independently and meet deadlines.
Interim Management Accountant in England employer: Cognisant
As a leading residential-led mixed-use developer in Central London, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic work culture that encourages collaboration and innovation. Our employees benefit from extensive professional development opportunities, competitive remuneration, and the chance to work on high-profile projects that shape the urban landscape. Join us to be part of a team that values your expertise and is committed to delivering exceptional results in a vibrant city environment.
