JV Accountant; FTC

Overview

We’re looking for a talented and driven accountant to join our Joint Venture (JV) team within Group Reporting. This role involves supporting the financial reporting and accounting of two exciting new joint ventures with Newcastle University and Manchester Metropolitan University.

• Take ownership of the accounting and reporting for the two new joint ventures, including monthly reporting, management accounts, journals, balance sheet reconciliations, variance analysis, and financial statement preparation.
• Manage group recharges for both JVs, including invoicing and cost settlements.
• Partner with Fund and Investment Finance teams to ensure accurate and insightful financial reporting.
• Support technical accounting projects such as property acquisitions and disposals, refinancing activity, and equity transactions.
• Assist with the system setup and onboarding of any new joint ventures managed by Unite Students.
• Produce ad‑hoc financial analysis and reports for stakeholders and budget holders.
• Ensure month‑end close activities are completed accurately and on time, maintaining strong financial controls.
• Complete monthly VAT reconciliations, ensuring VAT returns reconcile to the general ledger.
• Support the wider JV and Group Reporting teams with key month‑end and year‑end deliverables as required.

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with at least 2 years post‑qualified experience.
• Strong financial reporting experience within a fast‑paced corporate environment.
• Good understanding of joint ventures and complex group structures.
• Advanced Excel and strong systems skills, including Pivot Tables and Lookups.
• A continuous improvement mindset focused on efficiency and process enhancement.
• Proactive, self‑motivated with excellent organisational and time‑management skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the business.
• High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

• A discretionary annual bonus.
• 25 days paid holiday plus an annual holiday buying scheme, with 5 additional days awarded for long service.
• A generous pension scheme with employer contributions between 5% and 11% depending on savings.
• Benefits supporting health and wellbeing, including a Healthcare Cash Plan, an Employee Assistance Programme, a Wellbeing platform, and a Gym benefit.
• Enhanced Family Leave: 18 weeks full pay for birthing parents and 4 weeks for non‑birthing parents.
• Additional benefits such as an annual Share Save scheme, Employee Life Assurance, a discounts portal, and more.