Project Accountant at Retirement Villages Group

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Accounting, Technical Accounting, Process Improvement, Balance Sheet Reconciliation, VAT Compliance, Intercompany Recharges, Excel, Analytical Skills, Multi-entity Reporting, Financial Controls, Audit Deliverables, Automation

Industry

Real Estate

Description

Here at Retirement Villages Group, we are seeking a Project Accountant to join our Finance team on an initial 9 month fixed-term contract. This is a hands-on role supporting a busy period of finance improvement work across reporting, controls, and process efficiency within a growing group of retirement communities. You will work closely with the Group Financial Controller and wider Finance and IT teams to strengthen financial controls, improve reporting quality, and help streamline month-end processes across a multi-entity environment. This is a full-time hybrid role, with 2–3 days per week based in our Victoria office. The Role: Improving balance sheet reconciliation processes, controls and reporting across the group Supporting year-end and audit deliverables, including statutory accounts and technical accounting papers Reviewing VAT processes and supporting the implementation of stronger controls Improving intercompany recharge processes and driving efficiencies through automation where possible Enhancing existing finance systems, focusing on data quality, integrations and process efficiency Supporting development and documentation of accounting policies and procedures Helping improve the speed and consistency of the month-end close process Supporting group restructuring activity and other finance change initiatives as required What we’re looking for Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA accountant Strong financial accounting and technical accounting experience Proven experience improving finance processes, controls or reporting cycles Experience working in a multi-entity or group structure Strong Excel and analytical skills with high attention to detail Confident communicator who can work across finance and operational teams Able to manage multiple priorities and deliver to deadlines in a changing environment Nice to have Property, real estate or retirement living sector experience Experience with property management or finance systems (e.g. MRI PMX or similar) Exposure to finance transformation or system improvement projects VAT experience within a property-related business Experience with workflow or automation tools such as Power Automate Why join us? This is a great opportunity to take ownership of meaningful improvement work across a complex group, shaping better processes and controls that support a growing business.

Responsibilities

The role focuses on strengthening financial controls, improving reporting quality, and streamlining month-end processes across a multi-entity environment. Key tasks include enhancing balance sheet reconciliations, supporting year-end audits, and driving efficiencies through automation.