Finance Manager - PBSALocation: Marylebone Salary: Up to £85,000 basic + bonus Contract: Full-time, hybrid 1 dayHighlightsJoin a vertically integrated PBSA business covering investment, development and operations with large growth opportunityUp to £85,000 with one day per week working from homeAbout the opportunityA vertically integrated purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) business is looking for a qualified Finance Manager to join its growing finance function.
Having started life as a small family business, it now invests in, develops and operates its own student accommodation schemes, which puts finance at the centre of decisions across every stage of an asset's life.
The role suits an accountant from PBSA, build-to-rent, co-living or student accommodation who understands how rental income, development costs and achievable rents combine to drive asset performance.
What makes the role exceptionalBecause the business controls every stage, from acquisition and development through to day-to-day operations, you will see the whole picture rather than one slice of it.
You will work alongside investment, development and operational teams, turning rental and cost data into insight that shapes pricing, forecasting and investment decisions.
The business has kept the closeness of its family roots, so your work will be visible to senior leadership and you will have real influence over how finance processes and reporting develop.
Key responsibilitiesPrepare monthly, quarterly and annual management accounts across multiple entities, including consolidationsLead rental income accounting, including rent roll, occupancy and revenue reconciliationsTrack and report development costs against budget, supporting appraisals and capitalisationProduce budgets, forecasts and cash flow analysis for operational and development assetsDeliver variance analysis and performance insight to senior management, lenders and investorsSupport lender compliance, covenant calculations and investor reportingManage the year-end audit, statutory accounts and VAT complianceStrengthen finance controls, systems and reporting processesRequirementsFully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent); qualified by experience will not be consideredAt least five years' post-qualification experienceRental accounting experience within PBSA, BTR, co-living or student accommodationUnderstanding of development cost accounting and how achievable rents feed into asset performanceExperience preparing management accounts and financial statements for multiple entitiesStrong working knowledge of UK GAAPAdvanced Excel skills and confidence with accounting systemsAbility to explain financial insight clearly to non-finance colleaguesRequirements for salary bandings will be discussed in the interview stages and screening calls.
Rewards and benefitsSalary of up to £85,000Hybrid working, with one day per week from homeExposure across investment, development and operations in one roleDirect access to senior leadership in a growing businessWe are an equal opportunities recruiter, valuing diversity and inclusion and welcoming applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background.
If you are a qualified accountant with rental accounting experience and want to see how residential assets perform from development through to operation, apply now or contact the deverellsmith team for a confidential conversation.