External Management Accountant in Hounslow

Monahans is a rapidly expanding accountancy and advisory firm. As part of the Sumer Group, Monahans forms part of a Top 20 Accountancy firm. We enjoy what we do, we love being challenged and we are always striving to improve. We are committed to training and developing our people to enable them to achieve their career goals. With our in‑house training and support, this is a great opportunity for someone seeking to begin a career in our friendly and supportive team!

The Management Accountant is responsible for end‑to‑end bookkeeping and the preparation of accurate, timely management accounts for a Built‑to‑Rent (BTR) residential portfolio. This role plays a key part in supporting senior management, asset managers, and investors by delivering high‑quality financial reporting, maintaining strong financial controls, and providing clear, actionable insights to drive performance across the portfolio.

• Financial Reporting & Insights: Prepare monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow), deliver variance analysis, and provide clear insights to support decision‑making.
• Stakeholder Management: Act as a key finance contact for senior leaders and property teams, presenting financial information and resolving queries clearly and effectively.
• Bookkeeping & Financial Control: Maintain accurate financial records, process transactions, and complete reconciliations across multiple entities and SPVs.
• Rental & Property Accounting: Reconcile rent rolls, monitor income, arrears, voids, and incentives, and resolve tenant billing discrepancies.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Support annual budgets, forecasts, and cash flow planning, providing insight on performance, occupancy, and cost efficiency.
• Compliance, Systems & Process Improvement: Ensure regulatory compliance, support audits and tax reporting, and drive improvements across financial systems and processes.

• Qualified or part‑qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Strong relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proven experience in bookkeeping and management accounting.
• Experience in residential property or BTR (preferred).
• Understanding of rent rolls, service charges, and property KPIs.
• Advanced Excel and financial systems capability.
• High attention to detail with the ability to meet tight deadlines.

At Monahans, we are dedicated to personal and professional growth, ensuring every team member feels valued and empowered. As part of the Monahans team, you can expect:

• Competitive salary with regular benchmarking and merit‑based reviews.
• Health and wellness benefits including private health insurance, a healthcare cash plan, and an employee assistance program.
• Flexible working arrangements, including homeworking options and the opportunity to buy more annual leave.
• Generous support policies such as enhanced maternity and paternity pay, life assurance, and a pension scheme.
• Additional perks like the myMonahans benefits platform, volunteer leave, social events, and a cycle‑to‑work scheme.