Management Accountant

Oyster; London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate and development group is seeking a Management Accountant to support its growing PBSA division in London. Key responsibilities include preparing financial reports, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with internal controls. The role requires detail-oriented candidates with strong Excel skills and at least 2-4 years of experience in management accounting.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Experience in project finance role
• Preferred experience in real estate or construction
• Detail-oriented and capable of working under pressure

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver monthly management accounts for PBSA projects.
• Monitor project expenditure and identify variances.
• Develop budgeting and cash flow models.

Skills

Excel

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

2-4 years’ experience in management accounting

Tools

Sage

COINS

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About the Company

A well-established real estate and development group, recognised for its dynamic approach to urban regeneration and innovative living solutions, is seeking a Management Accountant.

About the Role

With a focus to support the companies growing PBSA division, you will be helping support the companies aim to deliver high-quality, well-designed student living spaces across key UK university cities.

As Management Accountant, you will be a vital part of the finance team, ensuring accurate and timely reporting, robust cost control, and strategic financial planning. You’ll work closely with development, operations, and investment teams to support informed decision-making across the portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver monthly management accounts for PBSA projects
• Monitor and report on project and operational expenditure, identifying variances
• Develop and manage forecasting, budgeting, and cash flow models
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure accurate financial tracking during build and post-completion phases
• Provide commercial insights and analysis to support investment decisions and performance reviews
• Contribute to financial modelling for future PBSA acquisitions and developments
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and assist with year-end audit preparation

Qualifications

• 2–4 years’ experience in a management accounting or project finance role
• Experience within real estate, construction, or student accommodation sectors preferred
• Detail-oriented with excellent organisational and communication skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, commercially driven environment

Required Skills

• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with accounting software (e.g. Sage, COINS, or similar)
• Detail-oriented with excellent organisational and communication skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, commercially driven environment

Preferred Skills

• Experience within real estate, construction, or student accommodation sectors preferred

Pay range and compensation package

Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Accounting/Auditing

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