Project Accountant

Retirement Villages Group Ltd

. Drive and deliver financial improvement projects across the business .

Posted 10/13/2026contractLondon • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial improvement projects, process optimization, and accounting practices, with a strong focus on VAT compliance and ERP integration. Proven ability to lead teams, implement new systems, and ensure accuracy in financial reporting.

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Financial Accounting ExperienceVAT Rules KnowledgeProcess Improvement ExpertiseMS Power Automate ExperienceQualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA Accountant

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Hard Skills

Financial Improvement ProjectsBalance Sheet ControlMonth-End ReportingData ManipulationTechnical Accounting AnalysisAccounting Policies DevelopmentERP IntegrationInter-Company Recharge Process AutomationStatutory ReportingManagement Reporting

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem SolvingAttention to DetailExcellent CommunicationCustomer Focused Attitude

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft OfficeMRI PMXCloud DatabaseP2P SystemProperty Management System

Certifications & Qualifications

ACAACCACIMA

Industry Keywords

VAT ComplianceProperty Management AccountingFinancial OperationsAudit ActivitiesCore Business Platforms

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive and deliver financial improvement projects across the business
Identify opportunities to improve processes, create efficiencies and strengthen Finance operations
Work with Finance and IT teams to drive change in Management Reporting, Balance Sheet Control, Statutory Reporting and potentially Tax
Design and establish regular balance sheet reconciliation, reporting, review and controls
Roll out new processes to the management accounts team and supervise the team while processes are established
Support year-end and audit activities through technical accounting analyses, policies, memos, statutory accounts and auditor workbooks
Analyse historic VAT exposures and implement controls to mitigate future risk
Automate the inter-company recharge process
Improve ERP integration and checks with the P2P system
Implement a robust and timely non-recoverable VAT process
Roll out scheduling systems and identify other system inefficiencies
Develop and document accounting policies and standing operating procedures
Migrate the old accounting system onto a cloud database
Improve the speed of the month-end process and implement new processes
Support group restructuring, including cleansing historic dormant companies and disposing of non-core operations
Support transition to the new lease standard
Manipulate data and ensure accuracy following migration to a new ERP and property management system

Requirements

What you’ll need

Good knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Office package
Strong analytical and problem solving skills with an attention to detail
Ability to consistently produce accurate results to deadlines without the need for continued supervision
Experience with process improvements to drive efficiency in month end reporting, balance sheet control or transactional tax
Excellent communication skills
Customer focused attitude
Ability to cope with high volumes and peak periods
Knowledge of MRI PMX or equivalent best practice property management accounting software
Experience with implementing new core business platforms and running multi-entity applications
Financial accounting experience
Knowledge of VAT rules and their application to property industry
MS Power Automate experience
Qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA accountant

Benefits

Comp & perks

Private Medical Insurance
Medicash
Life Assurance
Pension Scheme
Birthday Off
Volunteering Days
Potential to become permanent after the 12-month fixed-term contract