Management Accountant - 14-month contract

Trident International Associates; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2 days WFH

Job summary

Trident International Associates is seeking an experienced Management Accountant to join a collaborative Finance team on a 14‑month fixed‑term contract. You will deliver accurate financial reporting, support statutory accounts, and drive process improvements within a small, skilled team.

Key responsibilities include quarterly management accounts, group consolidation support, VAT/CIS reporting, and mentoring junior staff, with 2 days of remote work offered.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Management Accountant within real estate, property or related sectors.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and ability to prepare management accounts.
• Experience supporting statutory reporting and external audits.
• Working knowledge of IFRS; exposure to US GAAP and group consolidations would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quarterly management accounts for multiple entities and assist group consolidation processes.
• Support statutory reporting and liaise with external auditors.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and reporting efficiencies; support finance systems development.

Skills

Management accounting

IFRS knowledge

VAT & CIS reporting

Audit support

Team mentoring

Education

Relevant accounting qualification

Job description

Management Accountant. OUR CLIENT is a leading international property investment and development business with a diverse portfolio of UK and European entities. They are seeking an experienced Management Accountant with previous real estate or property sector experience to join their collaborative Finance team on a 14‑month fixed‑term contract.

Working within a small but highly skilled team, you will play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, supporting statutory accounts, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare and deliver quarterly management accounts for smaller entities and third‑party accounts.
• Support the Finance Manager in preparing quarterly management accounts for larger entities.
• Assist with the quarterly group consolidation process and prepare supporting schedules for reporting to the overseas Head Office.
• Assist in drafting statutory financial statements for multiple entities for review.
• Liaise with external auditors to ensure statutory accounts are completed accurately and on time.
• Review draft financial statements for third‑party entities, identifying any significant changes from previously reported accounts.

Audit & Compliance

• Review VAT and CIS reporting and reconciliation processes, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
• Prepare Office for National Statistics (ONS) survey returns and supporting schedules.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and reporting efficiencies.
• Support the implementation and development of finance systems.
• Mentor and support junior team members, sharing knowledge to strengthen the team's capability and productivity.

Team Support

• Support the Finance team with day‑to‑day accounting operations, including payment runs and reviewing journal entries.
• Provide cover for banking activities by entering payment details into the banking portal during staff absences.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute to the ongoing development of the Finance function.

Qualifications

• Essential: Previous experience as a Management Accountant within the real‑estate, property investment, property development or commercial property sector.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience preparing management accounts.
• Experience supporting statutory reporting and external audits.
• Working knowledge of IFRS; exposure to US GAAP and group consolidations would be advantageous.
• Experience with VAT and CIS reporting.
• Excellent analytical skills and strong attention to detail.

Benefits

• 2 days WFH

Please note: Due to the specialist nature of this role, previous experience within the real estate or property sector is essential. Unfortunately, applicants without relevant industry experience will not be considered.