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Management Accountant

LegalAndGeneral


Job Location:

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 12 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 10 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Were looking for a newly qualified Management Accountant to support accurate financial reporting effective financial controls and informed decision-making across Legal & General Affordable Homes.

Youll play an important role in preparing management information supporting month-end activities and partnering with colleagues across the business. This is an opportunity to build your experience in a collaborative environment where attention to detail sound judgement and continuous improvement are valued.

What youll be doing:

  • Supporting month-end close activities and preparing journals accruals prepayments and other accounting adjustments
  • Preparing monthly management accounts balance sheet reconciliations and supporting analysis
  • Analysing financial performance and highlighting key variances risks and opportunities
  • Supporting budgeting forecasting and wider business-planning activities
  • Maintaining effective financial controls and following agreed governance and approval processes
  • Assisting with statutory accounts tax VAT regulatory and lender reporting requirements
  • Partnering with operational and development teams to provide clear financial guidance and respond to queries
  • Supporting internal and external audits while helping to document and improve financial processes and controls

Who were looking for:

  • A newly qualified accountant with an ACA ACCA CIMA or equivalent qualification
  • A strong understanding of financial and management accounting principles
  • Experience preparing management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations
  • Advanced Excel skills and the confidence to work with detailed financial information
  • Strong analytical organisational and problem-solving skills
  • The ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines effectively
  • A collaborative approach with clear communication and effective stakeholder-management skills
  • Experience in housing real estate property development or asset management or knowledge of an ERP system such as COINS would be beneficial

Whatever your role we reward performance and behaviour with a package that looks after all the things that are important to you. Here are some of the benefits we offer:

  • The opportunity to participate in our annual performance -related bonus plan and valuable share schemes
  • Generous pension contribution
  • Life assurance
  • Healthcare Plan (permanent employees only)
  • At least 25 days holiday plus public holidays. Theres also the option to buy and sell holiday
  • Competitive family leave
  • Participate in our electric car scheme which offers employees the option to hire a brand-new electric car through tax efficient salary sacrifice (permanent employees only)
  • There are many discounts we offer both for our own products and at a range of high street stores and online
  • Were creating netzero carbon workplaces by 2030 by investing in our sustainable modern offices across the UK all designed to bring people together and elevate the inperson experience

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    At L&G we believe its possible to generate positive returns today while helping to build a better future for all. 

    If you join us youll be part of a welcoming inclusive culture with opportunities to collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds views and experiences. Guided by leaders with integrity who care about your future and wellbeing. Empowered through initiatives which support people to develop their careers and excel.

    We care passionately about outcomes rather than attendance and are therefore open to discussing all kinds of flexible working options including part-time and job shares. Although some roles have limited flexibility due to customer demand we accommodate requests when we can. 

    It doesnt matter if you dont meet every single criterion in this advert. Instead think about what you excel at and what else you can bring in terms of strengths potential and connection to our purpose. 


    Remote Work :

    No


    Employment Type :

    Full-time


    About Company

    Legal & General (L&G) is a leading UK financial services group and major global investor.We’ve been safeguarding people’s financial futures since 1836, and strive to build a better society, while improving the lives of our customers and creating value for shareholders.We are one of th ... View more

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