Management Accountant - 14-month contract

OUR CLIENT is a leading international property investment and development business with a diverse portfolio of UK and European entities. They are seeking an experienced Management Accountant with previous real estate or property sector experience to join their collaborative Finance team on a 14-month fixed-term contract.

Working within a small but highly skilled team, you will play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, supporting statutory accounts, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous process improvements.

KEY Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Analysis

1. Prepare and deliver quarterly management accounts for smaller entities and third-party accounts.
2. Support the Finance Manager in preparing quarterly management accounts for larger entities.
3. Assist with the quarterly group consolidation process and prepare supporting schedules for reporting to the overseas Head Office.
4. Assist in drafting statutory financial statements for multiple entities for review.
5. Liaise with external auditors to ensure statutory accounts are completed accurately and on time.
6. Review draft financial statements for third-party entities, identifying any significant changes from previously reported accounts.

Audit & Compliance

1. Review VAT and CIS reporting and reconciliation processes, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
2. Prepare Office for National Statistics (ONS) survey returns and supporting schedules.

Process Improvement

1. Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and reporting efficiencies.
2. Support the implementation and development of finance systems.
3. Mentor and support junior team members, sharing knowledge to strengthen the team's capability and productivity.

Team Support

1. Support the Finance team with day-to-day accounting operations, including payment runs and reviewing journal entries.
2. Provide cover for banking activities by entering payment details into the banking portal during staff absences.
3. Work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute to the ongoing development of the Finance function.

THE PERSON

1. Essential: Finance professional with c5-6 years' post-education experience preparing Management Accounts within the real estate, property investment, property development or commercial property sector.
2. Experience with VAT and CIS reporting.
3. Excellent analytical skills and strong attention to detail.

Benefits

1. 2 days WFH

Please note

Due to the specialist nature of this role, previous experience within the real estate or property sector is essential. Unfortunately, applicants without relevant industry experience will not be considered.

OUR SPECIALISM

Based in Mayfair in London, Trident are a specialist, boutique real estate recruitment consultancy who identify talent in property, finance and accounting.

OUR APPROACH

Established in 1987 and with over 35 years of consulting, Trident International is an industry-leading boutique recruitment consultancy, offering a comprehensive suite of recruitment solutions with an emphasis on financial and professional recruitment for the global real estate market.

We are a consultancy with a clear vision - our mission being to match the best market talent to the right organisation, helping to drive both clients' businesses and candidates' careers forward.

Taking a holistic approach to recruitment, we have well over 100 years+ of sector experience across our Partners and Associates. Working in synergy with our clients, we partner with them as an extension of their team to attract and hire the best talent.