Accountant (Development / Real Estate) Manchester, England
Job description
We’re Landsec
Sustainable places. Connecting communities. Realising potential. We live by these principles to create great experiences for people, now and in the future. We create places that make a lasting positive contribution to our communities and our planet. We bring people together, forming connections with each other and the spaces we create. And we provide our customers, partners and people with a platform to realise their full potential.
Having a diverse workforce at all levels will empower us to make better decisions. We know that employing a diverse mix of people makes us a stronger and more sustainable business and one that reflects the diverse society around us. That’s why we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.
Purpose of job
This is an exciting time to be joining the team as activity on our key schemes is building in momentum and you will be working on a number of high-profile assets. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to start their Finance career in the real estate development sector.
We have a lot to achieve as a team and we’re excited about all of the opportunity that brings. To help us do that, we are looking for a Development Accountant. Based on the Mayfield Development site and supporting the Finance Lead based in the North, your responsibilities will span a portfolio of regeneration development schemes, including Mayfield and Media City.
A key part of the role is ensuring robust financial management and reporting is provided to both the site teams and group finance. As a result, there will be a high level of interaction with the wider Landsec Group Finance Team as well as the cross functional teams delivering each project.
Principle accountabilities
- Working closely with Regeneration development and delivery teams, as the main point of contact, ensuring that project spend is appropriately authorised, allocated and reconciled on a monthly basis.
- Provide regularly updated project forecasts for integration into the full scheme and Group forecasts and budgets.
- Dealing with estate management related matters including service charge management and reporting.
- Preparation of the first draft of management reporting packs, including budget variance, future performance analysis and monthly management accounts.
- Ongoing update of accounting processes to reflect the changing nature of the site and accounting principles required.
- Ensuring adherence to both local reporting requirements as well as group reporting requirements and being a key point of contact for the Group Finance Team.
- Assisting with audit queries and drafting of statutory accounts.
- Other adhoc responsibilities to include but not be limited to, assisting the Group Finance Team with VAT and corporation tax returns and loan compliance work where 3rd party finance is involved.
Key competencies
- Business Acumen, tenacity and drive for results: Constantly and consistently pushing self and others for results – can be counted on to deliver results.
- Strong Customer Focus: Establishes and maintains effective customer relationships – dedicated to meeting their expectations and acting with customers in mind.
- Relationship building: Builds constructive and effective relationships, relating well to all kinds of people – up, down, sideways, inside and outside the organization
- Developing self: Pro-actively strives for upward development and progression – challenging and stretching development plans
- Team work: Works collaboratively with cooperation and trust within own and across teams
- Priority setting: Can quickly sense what will help/hinder the accomplishment of a goal –creating focus, eliminating roadblocks and spending time on what is important.
- Integrity and trust: Is widely viewed as a direct, truthful and trusted individual, keeping confidences and providing helpful insights.
- Role Model: Represents the vision and values of Landsec in their approach to work, both internally and externally.
Knowledge, experience and qualifications
Essential
- Part qualified or recently qualified accountant.
- Proven experience of working in a Finance role with the ability to demonstrate an understanding of the annual cycle of work and the ability to deliver work to those timescales.
- Experience of preparing management information in a timely manner with a right first time attitude.
- Experience of working effectively with cross functional teams in an organisation or on a key project or programme of work.
- Proven experience of communicating effectively in different situations, particularly in relation to updating on key issues or raising risks and concerns.
- Strong analytical skills coupled with the ability to use Excel to manipulate and present data in an accurate and understandable way.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in Real Estat
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Supplemental pay types:
- Yearly bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Manchester: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Bachelor's (preferred)
Experience:
- accounting: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Manchester
