Assistant Accountant

Company Overview

At Cortland, you map the story of your success. We don't adhere to the status quo, we love outside industry perspective, and we thrive on exploring possibilities and reimagining solutions. As an innovative leader in Build to Rent (BTR) in the USA with over 80,000 apartments under management, our high performance continues to drive exponential growth – and we invite you to join us on our journey toward excellence. With tools and guidance to sharpen your skills, you can forge your own career path, love what you do, and let it show.

In the UK, Cortland has a six-year strategy targeting a development portfolio of 10,000 Build-to-Rent (BTR) apartments and a management portfolio of 75,000 units, primarily the London commuter belt areas and UK regional cities. Currently, we have one development that is open in Watford, two more – one in Manchester and one in Birmingham – under construction and set to open in the next year, and more in the pipeline.

Role Responsibilities

The BTR Assistant Accountant reports to the BTR Finance Manager. Primary responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Month-End Closing: Assist in the month-end closing process, ensuring timely and accurate completion. This includes preparing and posting journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, and analyzing variances.
• Financial Analysis: Assist in conducting financial analysis during the month-end process to support decision-making and business planning. Analyze financial data, trends, and key performance indicators to identify areas of improvement and recommend cost-saving measures.
• Financial Reporting: Assist in the preparation of financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, as part of the month-end reporting cycle. Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data by conducting regular reviews and reconciliations.
• Accounts Payable and Receivable: Ensure that all invoices are recorded, properly classified, and posted to the general ledger.
• Accruals and Prepayments: Assist in the preparation and review of accruals and prepayments to ensure accurate recognition of expenses and revenues in the financial statements. Collaborate with other departments to gather necessary information for accrual calculations.
• Compliance and Audit: Ensure compliance with accounting principles, relevant regulations, and company policies during the month-end process. Assist in the preparation of audit schedules and liaise with auditors during the audit process.
• Process Improvement: Continuously assess existing financial processes and systems to identify opportunities for improvement specifically related to month-end activities. Contribute to the implementation of process enhancements to streamline workflows and increase efficiency.
• Adhoc Tasks: Provide support in various finance-related tasks, including but not limited to financial modeling, variance analysis, and ad hoc reporting requests during the month-end cycle.

Your Building Blocks of Success

· Relevant experience is preferred.

· Excellent time management and organisational skills.

· Experience in preparing accounts.

· Think on the spot and deal with issues and challenges in timely fashion.

· Proactive and dynamic, taking ownership of all core duties.

· Accuracy and attention to detail.

· Ability to approach problems both logically and creatively.

· Collaborative approach to working with clients and associates across all levels.

The Cortland Difference

At Cortland, we create, reimagine, and manage apartment communities for over 150,000 residents in the US and UK. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, we have communities and regional offices all over the US and UK. We cover the apartment living experience from wall to wall – from concept to completion, including investment management, design, build, and operations – while remaining entirely focused on delivering resident-centric, hospitality-driven service.

Our success is fuelled by our belief in a better life – where hospitality is always a given, each detail is worth a second thought, and every open door is a new opportunity to go beyond expectations. We come to work every day to create possibilities for people – possibilities that translate into exceptional living spaces and experiences designed to inspire our residents, associates, and investors to live a better life focused on what matters most to them.

Cortland is an equal opportunities employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £25,000.00-£27,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Leeds