Overview

Here at UPP we have an exciting opportunity for an interim Senior Accounting Manager to manage the provision of financial control across the UPP group, including SPV companies. This role will have a particular focus on the completion of the year-end process and the Group Statutory Audit.This is a Fixed Term Contract until the end of January 2026, with the role based in our award-winning London office close to London Bridge and London Cannon Street stations. Our generous hybrid working policy enables a good balance between working from home and attending our corporate office 3 days per week.Role responsibilities

Produce statutory standalone and consolidated accounting packs, and review externally produced statutory accounts for group entities ensuring consistency with Group accounting policies.Prepare calculations and reconciliations for technical accounting areas and liaise with auditors to achieve successful sign off.Maintain a timetable of SPV reporting and compliance deadlines and ensure adherence to timetables, including submissions, within the quarterly management accounts (monthly in house).Manage monthly and quarterly operational and management accounts processes including variance analysis, cash flow, profit and loss statement and balance sheet.Ensure full bookkeeping and accounting records are maintained including purchase ledger, sales ledger, general ledger and cash books.Assist in the production of SPV Board reports.Ensure accurate reporting that is consistent, and system driven to provide ad hoc analysis and workings.Proactively look for process improvement opportunities beyond what is already established - and look to maximise the use of our Workday system and its functionality.Qualifications and experience

In addition to having worked in one of the Big 4 Accountancy Firms, we are looking for a highly experienced Senior Accounts Manager with experience of:Preparation of financial statementsValuation and disclosures related to financial assets and liabilities under IFRS and FRS102Cash flow preparationAdvanced Excel skillsKnowledge of consolidation eliminations would be beneficialWhat we offer

a competitive salary with a great benefits package which includes 29 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro-rata), pension, discount rewards and much more. For more information about UPP, our culture and benefits, please visit our website.UPP welcomes all applications and values a diverse and inclusive culture that reflects the communities we work with, positively impacting our people, our student residents, and our university partners.We understand that all disabilities, impairments and conditions are unique, so please let us know of any adjustments needed to support you through our recruitment process and help you to thrive at work.Our core values of Innovation, Sustainability, Community, Partnership and Respect are fundamental to our culture and shape what is important to our business and our people.We are a team that operate with energy, pace and passion. If that sounds like you, apply today.

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