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Take ownership of the accounting and reporting for two new joint ventures with Newcastle University and Manchester Metropolitan University, 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, including 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
Requirements
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 PivotTables and Lookups
A continuous improvement mindset with a focus on efficiency and process enhancement
Proactive and self-motivated, with excellent organisational and time management skills
Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the business
High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
What we offer
A discretionary annual bonus so you can share in the company's success
25 days' paid holiday and an annual holiday buying scheme, with 5 additional days awarded for long service
A generous pension scheme - employer contributions between 5% and 11% depending on how much you save
Various benefits to support your health and wellbeing including a Healthcare Cash Plan, an Employee Assistance Programme, a Wellbeing platform and a Gym benefit that you can share with your family and friends
Enhanced Family Leave including 18 weeks full pay for birthing parents and 4 weeks for non-birthing parents
Lots of other great benefits including an annual ShareSave scheme, Employee Life Assurance, a discounts portal and more