Group Financial Accountant
Posted 2 days ago by British Land Company
Requisition ID10744-Posted -Finance-London
Job Title: JV financial accountant
Department: Group reporting
LOCATION: Marble Arch (Hybrid - 4 days in the office)
REPORTING TO: Head of Joint Venture Finance
TYPE OF CONTRACT: Permanent
About UsOur purpose is to create and manage outstanding places which deliver positive outcomes for all our stakeholders on a long-term, sustainable basis.
We are a FTSE listed business with a strong balance sheet and £13bn of assets under management. With just 600 employees, you have the opportunity to make a significant impact and advance your career quickly.
Our diverse, passionate team works on some of the most ambitious, innovative, and sustainable projects in the country, from high-quality campuses across central London to leading retail schemes in the UK. We offer a rewarding career journey where you can shape your growth.
We believe in shared success and enabling people to be themselves. If you want to be heard and valued in an environment that encourages bright ideas, you're in the right place!
In our recent engagement survey, 93% of employees were proud to work for British Land.
The RoleWe seek a motivated, technical, and numerate individual to join our Financial Reporting team, focusing on joint venture results and consolidation within the wider group. This financial accountant role involves close collaboration with Financial Reporting Management, commercial teams, and stakeholders, contributing to business analysis, decision-making, and relationship building both internally and externally.
Key Responsibilities- Managing day-to-day finance matters and reporting for the joint venture.
- Acting as a primary contact for internal teams and external JV partners regarding financial issues.
- Preparing management information for quarterly board presentations.
- Analyzing performance against budgets and forecasts.
- Reviewing cash balances, funding needs, and preparing quarterly cash flow statements.
- Drafting technical accounting memos for JV transactions.
- Calculating funding requirements and quarterly dividends/distributions.
- Preparing JV management and statutory accounts, coordinating with internal teams and stakeholders.
- Assisting in operating forecast preparation for the annual business plan.
- Understanding complex corporate structures and communicating this effectively.
- Assessing financial covenants of customers.
- Collaborating on corporate transactions and restructures.
- Performing ad-hoc analyses to support management decision-making.
- Degree (2:1 or above) or equivalent qualification.
- Newly qualified Accountant (ICAEW or equivalent) with strong technical skills.
- Experience in top accounting firms preferred.
- Independent problem-solving skills.
- Effective communicator with stakeholders at all levels.
- Ability to take ownership and work collaboratively.
- Commercial awareness and analytical skills.
- Experience with audit or statutory accounts production.
- Excellent Excel and data analysis skills.
We stand for inclusivity, collaboration, and building a better future. Our values connect us daily to our vision and strategy, fostering an inclusive and positive culture. Learn more on our website .
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Our people are our greatest asset. They are talented, passionate, and collaborative. We reward our team with market-leading benefits. Find out more about our offerings on our benefits page.
Application ProcessWe aim to respond to all applicants within 28 days. If you haven't heard from us by then, please assume your application was unsuccessful.