Management Accountant

Bidwells; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property management firm in Cambridge is seeking a Management Accountant to join their client accounting team. This role involves handling key client interactions, delivering accurate month-end and year-end reporting, and managing a diverse portfolio. Ideal candidates will be CIMA/ACCA qualified or working towards qualification, with strong Excel skills and experience in compliant financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Qualified CIMA, ACCA or working towards.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office programmes, in particular advanced data manipulation skills within Excel.
• Experience of month end and year end processes in an FRS 102 or IFRS compliant manner.
• Experience of VAT.
• Good client management skills.

Responsibilities

• Main point of contact for a major client and a portfolio of smaller clients.
• Support in the production of year-end financial statements under supervision.
• Produce monthly and quarterly management reports as per client requirements.
• Produce reports in accordance with IFRS and FRS 102.
• Deal with audit queries and service charge reconciliations.
• Prepare and review VAT and CIS returns.
• Oversee treasury management for your portfolio of clients.

Skills

Qualified CIMA, ACCA or working towards

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Advanced data manipulation skills within Excel

Experience of month end and year end processes in an FRS 102 or IFRS compliant manner

Experience of VAT

Good client management skills

Job description

Overview

Are you a qualified or part-qualified Accountant (ACCA/CIMA) looking to take the next step in your career?

If so, our Investment and Property Management (IPM) department are looking for a Management Accountant to join them within their client accounting team based at our Cambridge Head office in Trumpington, where you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality financial services to a diverse portfolio of clients.

Our IPM team plays a vital role in supporting clients with expert financial services. Managing a portfolio of around 60 clients, the team handles over £150 million in rent and £20 million in service charges each year, ensuring accuracy, transparency and efficiency across all accounts.

As a Management Accountant, you'll be part of a busy finance team supporting the delivery of accurate month-end and year-end reporting, VAT returns and client communications. You'll be the main point of contact for a major client, as well as a portfolio of smaller clients, ensuring timely and professional service across the board.

Responsibilities

• Being the main point of contact for a major client, plus a portfolio of smaller clients ensuring that all reporting is delivered promptly and accurately
• Supporting in the production of year-end financial statements under the supervision of the head of client accounting and Head of IPM accounts team
• Producing monthly and quarterly management reports designed to meet specific client requirements with support from junior members of the team
• Producing reports in accordance with IFRS and FRS 102
• Dealing with audit queries
• Dealing with service charge reconciliations
• Preparing and reviewing VAT and CIS returns
• Overseeing treasury management for your portfolio of clients, whilst ensuring monies are sent promptly to client or in high interest accounts

About you

Essential

• Qualified CIMA, ACCA or working towards
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office programmes, in particular advanced data manipulation skills within Excel
• Experience of month end and year end processes in an FRS 102 or IFRS compliant manner
• Experience of VAT
• Good client management skills

Desirable

• Ideally, successful applicants will be ACCA/CIMA qualified or working towards qualification
• Real estate sector experience is desirable however not essential

Why Bidwells?

We're a different kind of business. Whilst we're a major player in the property sector, Bidwells remains a privately-owned, independent Partnership, with an inclusive, entrepreneurial culture. We give our people autonomy and take the time to listen.