Management Accountant (15-month Contract)

Trident International; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2 days WFH

Job summary

Trident International in Central London is recruiting a Management Accountant for a 15-month fixed-term contract starting January 2027. The role focuses on delivering accurate management accounts, supporting statutory reporting, and process improvements within a small, specialist finance team.

You will prepare quarterly accounts for multiple entities, assist with group consolidation, liaise with auditors, and help with VAT/CIS compliance.

Qualifications

• c5-6 years’ post-education experience preparing Management Accounts in real estate, property investment, development or commercial property.
• Experience with VAT and CIS reporting.
• Excellent analytical skills and strong attention to detail.
• 2 days WFH.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

5-6 years experience

Job description

Management Accountant (15-month Contract)-Central London

Ref: (Ref: A22O133 )
Salary: £ 45,000 - 50,000
Specialist Area: Management Accountant
Type: Contract
Start Date: January 2027

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 15-month fixed-term contract to start in January 2027.

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:

• 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.

The Person:

• Essential:Finance professional with c5-6 years’ post-education experience preparing Management Accounts within the real estate, property investment, property development or commercial property sector.
• Experience with VAT and CIS reporting.
• Excellent analytical skills and strong attention to detail.
• 2 days WFH