Corporate Management Accountant

iQ Student Accommodation; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading student accommodation provider in the UK is seeking a Corporate Management Accountant to oversee month-end close processes, budgeting, and audit support. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment and possess strong analytical skills. This role allows for hybrid working with a balance of office and remote days.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in month-end close, budgeting, and audit support.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journals, reconcile key accounts, and deliver detailed P&L analysis.
• Lead the annual budget process for corporate cost centres.
• Support the annual audit process and liaise with external auditors.

Skills

Strong analytical mindset

Financial storytelling

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder management

Job description

iQ is one of the UK's biggest providers of student accommodation, committed to giving our 34,000 students in 85 sites across 29 UK cities their best year yet.

Our London and Manchester based support teams are the cog that keeps the iQ wheels turning, providing our brilliant site teams with everything they need to deliver a fantastic student experience every day.

iQers are a pretty special bunch. Our team is bursting with independent thinkers and problem solvers, who join us to explore what's possible and build a career as part of a diverse, fun and supportive team. If you have people skills, personality and potential then you have all the makings of a great iQer.

Corporate Management Accountant

Sitting within our Group Reporting team and reporting to the Group Finance Manager, this role is all about partnering with our central corporate functions — Legal, IT, HR, Marketing & Comms, to deliver financial insight, challenge assumptions, and support strategic decision‑making. You'll be a key player in driving efficiency, improving financial controls, and ensuring the smooth delivery of our month‑end close and annual audit processes.

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who thrives on collaboration, loves digging into data, and wants to grow in a fast‑paced, supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

Month‑End & Reporting

• Prepare and post journals, reconcile key accounts, and deliver detailed P&L analysis
• Produce internal finance reports and contribute to board packs
• Partner with FP&A to deliver timely variance analysis and commentary
• Ensure the integrity of the general ledger across multiple entities
• Drive improvements in cost management and reporting standards

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budget process for corporate cost centres
• Coordinate reforecasts and consolidate inputs for senior leadership

Audit & Controls

• Support the annual audit process and liaise with external auditors
• Identify opportunities to streamline and enhance audit delivery

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with key internal teams and our offshore finance support in India
• Act as a role model for iQ's values and behaviours

Skills and Experience

• Strong analytical mindset with a passion for financial storytelling
• Proven experience in month‑end close, budgeting, and audit support
• Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management

We operate a hybrid working model with 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home/site location.

Ready to feel like you've got the best job ever? Apply today and find out what it's really like to work at iQ!