Management Accountant

Crest Nicholson; Addlestone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Crest Nicholson is seeking a Management Accountant for their Addlestone office. The role involves maintaining financial records, preparing reports, and supporting audits. Ideal candidates will be part or newly qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA, with strong attention to detail and interpersonal skills. The company offers a competitive salary and various benefits in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company bonus scheme

Private pension

Private healthcare and cash plan options

25 days' annual leave

Cycle to work scheme

Share save scheme

Gym membership discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in the construction industry is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to handle increased pressure during financial reporting.
• Understanding of legal property and conveyancing terminology would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the general ledger and MIS database for reporting.
• Prepare weekly and monthly sales reports.
• Support the month-end close process for accurate reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Communication

Education

Part or Newly Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Agresso / Coins

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

We are currently recruiting for a Management Accountant to join our South Division based in our Addlestone office.

We are a diverse team and are looking to recruit an individual who can work on their own initiative and is seeking a fast-paced and challenging career.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain the general ledger and MIS database to support financial and management reporting, forecasting, and budgeting processes.

• Prepare weekly and monthly sales reports.

• Assist in producing the monthly Board Pack and Management Pack.

• Support the completion of Half Year and Full Year end statutory and tax reporting packs.

• Support internal and external audit processes.

• Attend monthly sales and marketing cost review meetings and maintain forecasts against budgets with variance analysis.

• Calculate monthly sales executive commissions and bonus payments.

• Prepare, post, and reconcile sales and cost of sales journals for plots completed within the month.

• Review accruals and prepayments, ensuring appropriate audit evidence.

• Support the month-end close process for accurate and timely reporting.

• Perform robust monthly balance sheet reconciliations with supporting audit evidence.

• Liaise with managers to resolve accounts payable queries, including pending invoices and retrospective POs.

• Provide cover for the Financial Accountant during annual leave.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Experience with Agresso / Coins is advantageous.

• Part or Newly Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA.

• Experience in the construction industry is desirable but not essential.

• Ability to learn quickly, work proactively, and pay close attention to detail and accuracy.

• Understanding legal property and conveyancing terminology would be beneficial.

• Ability to handle increased pressure during half-year and year-end financial reporting is essential.

• Strong interpersonal skills, effective communication with managers and directors, sound accounting knowledge, good time management, and prioritization skills are key.

The Company

Crest Nicholson is a leading developer of quality homes and sustainable communities.

We create great places for our customers, selecting desirable locations and designing holistic homes and surroundings.

Our placemaking approach aims to deliver appealing, well-connected communities where people and nature thrive.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary

• Company bonus scheme

• Private pension

• Private healthcare and cash plan options

• 25 days' annual leave

• Cycle to work scheme

• Share save scheme

• Gym membership discounts

We are an inclusive employer open to flexible working requests. We promote a culture of openness, creativity, and continuous professional development, rewarding effectiveness and loyalty. For application processing, we will request personal information as detailed in our recruitment privacy notice available on our website. If you enjoy working with enthusiastic, high-achieving teams, you'll find your career rewarding with us.