Reporting Accountant in Bristol

We are looking for a skilled Reporting Accountant to join our Joint Venture (JV) team within Group Reporting in our Bristol office. In this role, you’ll play a key part in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting for our property funds and complex group structures while contributing to a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

This position combines technical accounting expertise with a proactive, solutions‑focused approach. You’ll own month‑end processes, JV reporting, and support projects such as corporate restructures, equity transactions, and new JV setups.

If you enjoy working with numbers, identifying opportunities to improve processes, and delivering insights that help the business make informed decisions, this role is for you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Own the accounting for the Unite Student Accommodation Fund (USAF) JV, including quarterly reporting, management accounts, journals, asset management fees, and variance explanations.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations to ensure reported results are complete and accurate.
• Prepare quarterly variance reports on fund overheads.
• Manage group recharges for USAF, including invoicing and cost resistions.
• Collaborate with Fund and Investment Finance Business Partners to ensure reporting reflects structural changes accurately.
• Drive timely month‑end close activities, maintaining robust accounting controls and accurate reporting.
• Support ad‑hoc technical projects, including corporate restructures, securitised debt facilities, and equity‑related transactions (distributions and redemptions).
• Produce ad‑hoc reports for stakeholders and budget holders, providing meaningful financial insights.
• Review and validate accounting for a Build‑to‑Rent (BTR) property, supporting a trainee in preparing management accounts and reconciliations.
• Assist with other ad‑hoc tasks to support the wider finance team as required.

What We’re Looking for in You

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with strong post‑qualified experience.
• Strong financial reporting experience in a corporate, fast‑paced environment.
• Solid understanding of joint ventures and complex groups.
• Excellent Excel and IT skills (PivotTables, Lookups, etc.).
• Continuous improvement mindset, focused on driving efficiency.
• Self‑starter with strong initiative, prioritisation, and time management skills.
• Confident communicator, able to build relationships across all levels.
• Highly organised, accurate, and capable of balancing multiple priorities.

What You’ll Get in Return

• A discretionary annual bonus so you can share in the company’s success.
• 25 days paid holiday and an annual holiday buying scheme, with 5 additional days awarded for long service.
• A generous pension scheme – employer contributions between 5% and 11% depending on how much you save.
• Various benefits to support your health and wellbeing including a Healthcare Cash Plan, an Employee Assistance Programme, a Wellbeing platform and a Gym benefit that you can share with your family and friends.
• Enhanced Family Leave including 18 weeks full pay for birthing parents and 4 weeks for non‑birthing parents.
• Lots of other great benefits including an annual ShareSave scheme, Employee Life Assurance, a discounts portal and more!

About Unite Students

Founded in 1991, Unite Students is the UK’s leading provider of purpose‑built student accommodation. You can find us in 23 leading university towns and cities, with 70,000 students calling us home! We’re driven by our values, culture, and a commitment to develop diverse and inclusive teams, filled with positive energy.