Management accountant

Jones Lang LaSalle IP, Inc.; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global real estate firm is seeking a qualified candidate to manage client accounts and ensure financial controls in Norfolk, GBR. You will be responsible for preparing financial documents, managing client relationships, and ensuring compliance with UK GAAP and IFRS. Ideal candidates will have strong bookkeeping and Excel skills, along with a commitment to detail and the ability to handle client interactions effectively. Join us to help shape a brighter way forward.

Qualifications

• ACCA/CIMA/ACA Part Qualified.
• Understanding of UK GAAP and IFRS.
• Strong Excel skills including pivot tables and V-Lookup.

Responsibilities

• Lead responsibility for client accounts of specified portfolios.
• Prepare monthly profit and loss accounts and balance sheets.
• Manage cash and liquidity.

Skills

Excellent bookkeeping skills

Strong Excel skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Organised with attention to detail

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACA Part Qualified

Understanding of UK GAAP and IFRS

Tools

Client Systems (Yardi/MRI/Horizon/Voyager)

Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you've got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

What this job involves:

Responsibilities and tasks include the following areas:

Performance Management

• Take on lead responsibility for the client accounts of specified portfolios (these are likely to be more high profile or more complex instructions).
• Prepare monthly profit and loss accounts and balance sheets that are IFRS/UK GAAP compliant (this is a key technical differentiator to other roles in the CFS team).
• Prepare nominal ledger reconciliations, VAT reporting, cashflows, variance analysis and commentaries.
• Audit engagement management and liaison for the timely and effective completion of providing audit information and ensuring appropriate sign off.
• Monitoring and management of the filings, compliance and audits of the tax, CIS and VAT, supported by external tax advisors.
• Cash and liquidity management.
• Preparation of contract performance calculations (incl. KPI's) as needed.
• Be a point of escalation for the team to resolve more technical issues (e.g. accounting compliance, VAT).

• Identify and suggest improvements to standardise, streamline and simplify working procedures.
• Any other accounting duties necessary to ensure the efficient running of the portfolio.

Maintain Financial Controls

• Liaise with all departments to ensure Key Performance Indicators are achieved and aim to exceed expectations.
• Effectively manage risk by complying with Company and legislative procedures and controls. Identify problem areas and elevate issues promptly.

Engagement with Customers & Wider Team

• Be the main point of contact for specific clients for the day to day running of the Client portfolio.
• Liaise with and support Surveyors on the portfolio, acting on requests and providing information in a timely manner.
• Attend internal and external meetings as required.
• Ensure strong communication links are established and maintained with the client accounts managers and finance team.

Essential

• ACCA/CIMA/ACA Part Qualified
• An understanding of UK GAAP and IFRS
• Excellent book keeping skills
• Strong Excel skills, (incl. working knowledge of pivot tables & V-Lookup tables).
• Working knowledge of MS Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be flexible and able to work under pressure, multi-task and effectively prioritise.
• Organised, with attention to detail and able to work to tight deadlines.
• Able to use own initiative to resolve day to day issues.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Client Systems (Yardi/MRI/Horizon/Voyager).
• Previous experience in similar client facing role
• Experience of preparing financial statements

Location

On-site – Norfolk, GBR

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If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all of the requirements. We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Equal Opportunity Statement

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