Job Description

Due to the continuing growth of the Scape business in the UK, the finance team is growing and hiring an additional management accountant. The primary focus of this role will be to prepare management accounts and statutory accounts for the largest asset investor. The secondary focus of this role will be to provide coaching and support to the operational finance team (accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll).

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts, related reports and commentary for assigned asset owning companies and Scape Group companies.
• Prepare or assist in the preparation of forecasts
• Prepare other ad hoc reports as required
• Monitor and report on cash flow
• Work with the finance team to agree inter-company reconciliations
• Liaise with the team on any issues/discrepancies with the monthly management accounts or reconciliations and work with the team to resolve any queries
• Assist in audit queries and information for preparation of statutory accounts
• Prepare tax returns, such as VAT reports
• Maintain controls and processes
• Coach other members of the team on accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll matters. Support them to resolve problems and queries.
• The above list of responsibilities is not exhaustive, and you may be required to undertake other responsibilities and training as requested by your line manager.

What we offer

We offer a competitive salary and a great benefits package including flexible working hours (core hours 10am-4pm), 35 hour working week, pension, cycle-to-work scheme, healthcare cash plan, healthy snacks, as well as a discretionary bonus

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work remotely:

• Temporarily due to COVID-19

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Actively In the process of obtaining ACCA or CIMA qualification. Able to demonstrate relevant experience in a Management Accountant role. Advanced Excel skills. Understanding of real estate an advantage. Experience using Microsoft Navision an advantage. Experience working within property or construction. Fund management experience. Experience working in student accommodation an advantage. Experience: Accounting: 3 years (Preferred) Education: Bachelor's (Preferred)