Job Description

• Preparation of monthly Management Accounts (incorporating Profit and Loss Account, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statement) for group property companies, including balance sheet reconciliations, variance analyses and monthly forecasting; 
• Preparation of quarterly VAT returns ensuring appropriate reconciliations are maintained;
• Providing information for the Property Board of Directors as required; 
• Preparation of annual budgets for incorporation into the group budget;
• Liaison with external auditors for successful, efficient and timely completion of audits; 
• Maintenance of the property Register.
• Preparing and monitoring financing requirements for all companies within the group;
• Liaising with asset finance funders and maintaining asset finance trackers;
• Consolidation of weekly cash and working capital group forecasts; 
• Analysis at Group level and appropriate reporting thereon.

Other:

• Assist with accounting for the central service Centre accounts; 
• Preparation of year-end Accounts/Audit Packs; 
• Assist the Group Financial Controller with management of Group Audit process; 
• Assist with group budgeting and audits;
• Assist with preparation of group and subsidiary statutory accounts; 
• Ad hoc project analysis, and maintenance of relevant documentation, where required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Educated to degree level / Recognized professional accountancy qualification; Excellent understanding of accounting processes and the need for appropriate controls; Strong attention to detail; Proven ability to deliver high quality work within strict time frames; Proven ability to prepare monthly management accounts; Knowledge of accounting systems – preferably experience of Sage; Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; Flexible in adapting to varied workloads; Professional conduct & attitude; Ability to work on own initiative; Willingness to take on new tasks and challenges; Knowledge of IFRS and statutory reporting; Excellent planning and organizational skills.