At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage financial reporting for exciting joint ventures with top universities and ensure accurate accounting.
- Company: Join a dynamic team within a leading organisation focused on innovation and collaboration.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, generous holiday, and health benefits that prioritise your wellbeing.
- Other info: Great opportunities for career growth and a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in finance while working with prestigious partners and enhancing your skills.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant with strong financial reporting experience and advanced Excel skills.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
We’re looking for a talented and driven accountant to join our Joint Venture (JV) team within Group Reporting. This role involves supporting the financial reporting and accounting of two exciting new joint ventures with Newcastle University and Manchester Metropolitan University.
Key Responsibilities
- Take ownership of the accounting and reporting for the two new joint ventures, including monthly reporting, management accounts, journals, balance sheet reconciliations, variance analysis, and financial statement preparation.
- Manage group recharges for both JVs, including invoicing and cost settlements.
- Partner with Fund and Investment Finance teams to ensure accurate and insightful financial reporting.
- Support technical accounting projects such as property acquisitions and disposals, refinancing activity, and equity transactions.
- Assist with the system setup and onboarding of any new joint ventures managed by Unite Students.
- Produce ad‑hoc financial analysis and reports for stakeholders and budget holders.
- Ensure month‑end close activities are completed accurately and on time, maintaining strong financial controls.
- Complete monthly VAT reconciliations, ensuring VAT returns reconcile to the general ledger.
- Support the wider JV and Group Reporting teams with key month‑end and year‑end deliverables as required.
What We’re Looking For
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with at least 2 years post‑qualified experience.
- Strong financial reporting experience within a fast‑paced corporate environment.
- Good understanding of joint ventures and complex group structures.
- Advanced Excel and strong systems skills, including PivotTables and Lookups.
- A continuous improvement mindset focused on efficiency and process enhancement.
- Proactive, self‑motivated with excellent organisational and time‑management skills.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the business.
- High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
What You’ll Get in Return
- A discretionary annual bonus.
- 25 days paid holiday plus an annual holiday buying scheme, with 5 additional days awarded for long service.
- A generous pension scheme with employer contributions between 5% and 11% depending on savings.
- Benefits supporting health and wellbeing, including a Healthcare Cash Plan, an Employee Assistance Programme, a Wellbeing platform, and a Gym benefit.
- Enhanced Family Leave: 18 weeks full pay for birthing parents and 4 weeks for non‑birthing parents.
- Additional benefits such as an annual ShareSave scheme, Employee Life Assurance, a discounts portal, and more.
Financial Accountant (Joint Ventures) employer: Unite Students
Join a dynamic and innovative team at Unite Students, where we prioritise employee growth and well-being. As a Financial Accountant in our Joint Ventures team, you'll benefit from a supportive work culture that values continuous improvement and collaboration, alongside competitive perks such as a discretionary annual bonus, generous holiday allowance, and comprehensive health benefits. Located in a vibrant area, this role offers the chance to engage with exciting projects while developing your career in a fast-paced corporate environment.
