Job Description

The position requires commercial acumen, attention to detail, strong knowledge of accruals and prepayments and experience is the production of monthly management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations. The job holder will be expected to harness a working environment which encourages team work, energy and creativity.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

· To prepare monthly management accounts within the reporting deadline.

· To complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations.

· Review and critically assess the bank reconciliations

· To ensure compliance with the clients Controlled Self-Assessment

· Assistance with reviewing the Properties monthly Finance reports.

· Perform Property Audits

· To assist with the Client’s Annual Statutory Audits.

· Cash flow monitoring and control.

· To understand commercial and performance aspects of the contract.

· To review and implement process improvements for the finance function and complete user acceptance testing

· To keep up to date with industry initiatives to enable best practice to be adopted at all times.

The above outlines the main duties and responsibilities of the position, however, this cannot be comprehensive and other duties, as directed by the company and within the job holders capabilities may be required. The duties will evolve and be modified by changes within the company

Key Relationships

Internal Stakeholders

· Property Managers

· Senior Management Team

· Regional Operations Managers

· Employees

External Stakeholders

· Client (Mapletree)

· Suppliers

· Local Authorities

· University Institutions.

In return we can offer you:

· A fast paced, varied, interesting and rewarding workload, offering great development opportunities in a top-achieving company;

· An opportunity to flourish in an environment where there are new and exciting programmes and initiatives frequently being released;

· 25 days Annual Leave per year, plus Bank Holidays;

· A stakeholder pension scheme;

· The opportunity to buy an additional 5 days annual leave;

· Cycle to Work Scheme;

· Access to an Employee Assistance Programme;

· An employee of the month/year scheme;

· Long Service Award Scheme;

· A Taste card+ discount card;

· Access to our E-Learning Platform to undertaking training and development.

License:

• Qualified or Part Qualified ACCA or CIMA (Required)

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong financial, analytical modelling and problem-solving skills. Proven experience with spread sheets and financial programs. Good communications skills, both orally and in writing. Ability to successfully handle several priorities simultaneously, maintain composure in high pressure situations and maintain objectivity, focus and good judgment. To promote a culture of continuous improvement. Strong knowledge of accruals and prepayments and experience is the production of monthly management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations. Thorough understanding of all commercial aspects of contracts. Excellent presentation, attention to detail and ability to complete tasks. * Excellent problem solving ability and decision making skills. Be able to effectively delegate work in line with operational priorities and needs. · 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. · Key attributes are an ability to demonstrate a flexible and positive ‘can do’ attitude and to become quickly established to add value to the business. A qualified Accountant or Part Qualified ACCA or CIMA Accountant with 2-3 years of Management Accounts experience. Experience of working within all areas of the finance function. Thorough knowledge of finance computer software with Navision preferred. Experience: Management Accounts: 3 years (Preferred) Education: Bachelor's (Preferred)