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Homes for Students is a growing student accommodation and facilities management contractor with an expanding number of operations nationwide. The Management Accountant will be working with the Senior Management Accountant and be the day-to-day contact for various client representatives. The position will ensure accurate and insightful accounts are produced on a monthly / quarterly basis for the client. The position requires commercial acumen, attention to detail, strong knowledge of accruals and prepayments, experience in the preparation of monthly management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations. The job holder will be expected to harness a working environment which encourages teamwork, energy and creativity.
Job Responsibility:
Preparation of monthly management accounts within the reporting deadlines
Preparation and review of month end balance sheet reconciliations
Accruals and Prepayments
To assist with the client’s annual statutory audits
Support on ad-hoc tasks and reporting
Working with the Senior Management Accountant and be the day-to-day contact for various client representatives
Ensure accurate and insightful accounts are produced on a monthly / quarterly basis for the client
Harness a working environment which encourages teamwork, energy and creativity
Requirements:
AAT qualified or part qualified ACCA, ACA or CIMA
2-3 years of management accounts experience
Experience of working within different areas of the finance function
Good knowledge of finance computer software with Navision preferred
Good knowledge of MS Excel and its functions
Financial, analytical modelling and problem-solving skills
Experience with spreadsheets and financial programs
Good communications skills
Ability to successfully handle several priorities simultaneously, maintain composure in high pressure situations and maintain objectivity, focus and good judgment
Good knowledge of accruals and prepayments plus experience in the production of monthly management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations
Excellent presentation, attention to detail and ability to complete tasks
The ability to communicate and work as part of a team
Commitment and enthusiasm to Homes for Students and its work
Commitment to quality in all aspects of service delivery
Commitment to equal opportunities
Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimum guidance
confidence in taking the initiative, making decisions and consulting as appropriate
Ability to manage the delivery of detailed work
Willing to be flexible and respond to changing circumstances
Ability to demonstrate a flexible and positive ‘can do’ attitude and to become quickly established to add value to the business
Necessary to undergo an enhanced DBS clearance prior to commencement of employment
What we offer:
Holiday package of 25 days (which increases with length of service) plus bank holidays
Birthday leave
Cycle-to-work scheme
Pension scheme
Community volunteering 2 days per annum and charity match funding programme
Employee assistance programme
Study package is offered following successful completion of Probationary Period