Property Management Accountant

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Management Accountant to support its UK expansion. This role is pivotal in managing property-related expenditures and capital investments, ensuring robust financial reporting across multiple locations. You will collaborate closely with construction and acquisition teams, preparing monthly reports and conducting performance reviews. This dynamic position offers the chance to develop your skills in a fast-paced environment, contributing to the growth of a beloved brand. If you are passionate about finance and eager to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial reporting and management accounting.
• Ability to manage CAPEX budgeting and cash flow forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Lead management reporting and ensure accountability for property expenditure.
• Collaborate with teams to manage capital investments and financial reporting.

Skills

Management Reporting

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Microsoft Office 365

Collaboration

Education

ACCA or equivalent qualification

Degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Financial Reporting Software

Job description

Join Popeyes as a Management Accountant and play a crucial role in our UK expansion, partnering with construction, acquisition, and leadership teams to manage property spend, capital investments, and ensure robust financial reporting across our growing estate.

What you’ll be doing as a Property Management Accountant?

1. Management Reporting
2. Overall accountability for property-related expenditure
3. Leading the preparation of monthly occupancy costs in management accounts, working with our junior management accountant
4. Collaborating with the construction team to ensure correct recording of capital expenditure and control spend against Board approvals for each new location
5. Performing regular performance reviews and appraising sites post-launch, including partnering with the Chief Development Officer
6. Supporting the acquisition team in evaluating new site proposals
7. Providing input into month-end activities with key commentary on movements and analyzing problem areas
8. Preparing periodic balance sheet reconciliations and following up on actions with stakeholders
9. Working closely with Accounts Payable to ensure costs are appropriately accounted for and expenditure is correctly managed
10. Owning the Fixed Asset Register and depreciation policy, ensuring assets are recorded and depreciated correctly
11. Assisting with year-end audits and responding to audit queries, preparing key audit files
12. Implementing strong controls and processes within the business
13. Reporting & Analysis
14. Assisting with CAPEX budgeting and forecasting
15. Managing CAPEX cash flow forecasting, updated bi-weekly for accuracy
16. Supporting ad hoc analysis and projects

What you’ll love about being a Management Accountant – Property at Popeyes?

• Desire to learn and develop in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with a drive for excellence
• Ability to meet deadlines and work independently, taking full responsibility for your areas
• Positive, resilient attitude, understanding that building effective reporting takes time and dedication
• Willingness to challenge and trust your experience
• Share our excitement about making Popeyes the UK’s most loved chicken brand

Technical requirements:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365
• Experience in multisite operations within hospitality or retail (desirable)