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Financial Accountant (Joint Ventures)
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Financial Accountant (Joint Ventures)
Accountant - Joint Venture (JV) / Group Reporting
About the Role
We’re looking for a talented and driven accountant to join our Joint Venture (JV) team within Group Reporting. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on high-profile partnerships with Newcastle University and Manchester Metropolitan University, supporting the financial reporting and accounting of two exciting new joint ventures.
In this role, you’ll play a key part in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting across complex group structures, while working closely with stakeholders across the business in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. You’ll gain exposure to a wide range of technical accounting activities, from month-end reporting and statutory accounts preparation to acquisitions, refinancing, and business-critical projects.
We’re looking for someone who combines strong technical expertise with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset. If you enjoy improving processes, partnering with the business, and delivering high-quality financial insight that supports decision-making, this could be the ideal next step in your career.
Key Responsibilities
- 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
- 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
- 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
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What We’re Looking For
Requirements
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
- Strong financial reporting experience within a fast-paced corporate environment
- Good understanding of joint ventures and complex group structures
- Advanced Excel skills, including PivotTables and Lookups
- Proficiency in accounting systems
- A continuous improvement mindset with a focus on efficiency and process enhancement
- Proactive, 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, capable of managing multiple priorities effectively
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What You’ll Get in Return
- A discretionary annual bonus to share in the company’s success
- 25 days’ paid holiday, plus 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 savings)
- Comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits, including:
- Healthcare Cash Plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Wellbeing platform
- Gym benefit (usable by you and family)
- Enhanced Family Leave: 18 weeks full pay for birthing parents, 4 weeks for non-birthing parents
- Additional benefits:
- Annual ShareSave scheme
- Employee Life Assurance
- Discounts portal
About Unite Students
Founded in 1991, Unite Students is a FTSE 100 business and the UK’s leading purpose-built student accommodation provider, serving 25 university towns with 74,000 students calling it home!
Our Values & Culture
- Instinctive inclusion: We prioritise an inclusive, diverse culture where everyone is valued and can thrive.
- High standards: We’re Gold Investors in People, delivering exceptional learning and development opportunities.
- Room for everyone: We embrace individuality and build teams where everyone belongs. Together, we create outstanding experiences for both employees and students.
Join Unite Students as we build better homes for students and drive success for our people. We are US.
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