Project Accountant

Retirement Villages Group Ltd

. Drive and deliver financial improvement projects across the business .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeLondon • 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 financial reporting. Proficient in implementing new systems and enhancing operational efficiencies within finance teams.

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Financial Accounting ExperienceQualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA AccountantKnowledge Of VAT RulesProcess Improvements For Month-End ReportingMS Power Automate Experience

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Hard Skills

Financial Improvement ProjectsBalance Sheet ControlManagement ReportingTechnical Accounting AnalysesMonth-End ProcessesAccounting Policies DevelopmentERP IntegrationInter-Company Recharge ProcessesCloud Database MigrationStatutory Reporting

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem Solving SkillsAttention To DetailExcellent Communication SkillsCustomer Focused Attitude

Tools & Technologies

ExcelMicrosoft OfficeMRI PMXP2P SystemScheduling Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

ACAACCACIMA

Industry Keywords

VAT ComplianceProperty Management AccountingFinancial OperationsAudit ActivitiesProcess Automation

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 closely with Finance and IT teams to drive change in Management Reporting, Balance Sheet Control, Statutory Reporting and potentially Tax
Design and establish balance sheet reconciliation, reporting, review and controls
Roll out new processes to the management accounts team and supervise the team during implementation
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 inter-company recharge processes
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
Accelerate month-end processes by identifying inefficiencies and supporting new process implementation
Support group restructuring, including cleansing dormant companies and disposing of non-core operations
Transition to the new lease standard

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