Management Accountant

Altum Consulting; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking Co-Living company is seeking a Management Accountant to manage financial records, prepare accounts, and support financial planning. This role requires collaboration with internal teams and direct involvement in investment meetings. Ideal candidates have experience in bookkeeping and financial reporting, with a strong grasp of VAT regulations. Join us to make a significant impact on strategic decisions in a vibrant environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing financial records for multiple entities.
• Strong understanding of VAT laws and regulations.
• Ability to produce accurate financial reports.

Responsibilities

• Manage and process day-to-day bookkeeping for 70+ entities.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts.
• Collaborate with internal teams to strengthen financial forecasting.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Financial reporting

VAT management

Financial forecasting

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Overview

Join a finance role where your work shapes the business

We're exclusively recruiting for a forward-thinking Co-Living company that's setting new standards in sustainable design, community-driven living, and innovative urban spaces. As a Management Accountant, you'll be embedded in a fast-paced, design-led environment where your numbers have a direct impact on strategic decisions.

This is not a back-office position - you'll play an active role in investment meetings, contribute to financial planning at the highest level, and work with a group that values long-term thinking and operational excellence.

Your role at a glance

• Manage and process day-to-day bookkeeping for 70+ entities, covering landlord, letting, head office, and financing structures
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts
• Reconcile trial balances and general ledgers to ensure group-wide accuracy
• Assist with VAT returns (monthly/quarterly) and maintain detailed VAT records
• Contribute to investor reports, including cashflow statements and basic quarterly management accounts
• Support the creation of year-end financial accounts, using newly implemented accounting software
• Monitor costs against budgets to improve efficiency across operations
• Maintain detailed asset registers, track depreciation, and prepare asset-based reports
• Assist with quarterly group reporting by asset and business vertical
• Collaborate with internal teams to strengthen financial forecasting and planning
• Support both accounts payable and receivable functions
• Help refine financial systems, processes, and reporting accuracy
• Provide clear, data-backed insights to senior leadership