Management Accountant

Job Description

We are looking to hire an experienced, hands‑on Management Accountant on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract in our New Homes business. The role will play a key role in delivering accurate month‑end close and reporting structure.

The environment is dynamic and fast‑moving and priorities will evolve as schemes are completed.

• Produce timely, accurate management accounts in line with group standards
• Management of the month‑end processes and reporting
• Responsible for production of business unit reporting pack.
• Support cashflow management for the business.
• Lead the accounting and reporting for the land deal element of the business, including fortnightly presentations to the operational team.
• Partner with Quantity Surveyors to reconcile P&L and cashflow variances and identify and clear outdated accruals within CVR and Business Central.
• Weekly reconciliation of Project Ledger, G/L and Payment Certificate
• Review and reconcile VAT returns
• Support the audit process by preparing necessary documentation and supporting evidence.
• Reconcile monthly balance sheet accounts including intercompany balances, resolving queries ahead of Financial Controller sign off.
• Work collaboratively with shared service teams to maintain aged creditor and aged debtor reports, including Subcontractor Ledger, acting as a central point of contact for AR and AP issue resolution.
• Work closely with Operations and shared service teams to close vendor accounts for offices undergoing closure, ensuring all Direct Debit arrangements are fully terminated
• Complete and submit ONS returns

This list is not exhaustive and may be added to or amended from time to time.

• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, ACA, CIMA)

• Experience working in a similar role in the house building or construction sector is desirable
• Strong experience producing management accounts
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Analytical thinking and attention to detail
• Ability to work to a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Proactive approach to problem‑solving and decision‑making
• Very good understanding of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel