Corporate Management Accountant

Leisurejobs; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of student accommodation in the UK seeks a Corporate Management Accountant to join their Group Reporting team. This role involves month-end reporting, budgeting, and delivering financial insights for strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will have experience in financial storytelling and excellent stakeholder management skills. The position operates on a hybrid model with flexible working options.

Qualifications

• Experience in budgeting and audit support.
• Ability to deliver detailed financial reports.
• Background in financial analysis and variance commentary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journals, reconcile key accounts.
• Produce internal finance reports and contribute to board packs.
• Lead the annual budget process for corporate cost centres.

Skills

Strong analytical mindset

Proven experience in month-end close

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder management

Job description

Job Details iQ is one of the UK's biggest providers of student accommodation, committed to giving our 34, 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 AccountantSitting 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!