Construction Management Accountant – Financial Reporting

The Business

It is an exciting time to join LNT. We are the UK’s largest care home developer and care home commission group, with a significant history within the care home development and care operating sectors.

Over a 34 year period, the group has provided 16,000 care beds to the UK market and developed 250 care homes. The group is in a period of rapid expansion, planning to develop an average of 30 care homes a year, and retaining these homes to operate within the group.

The group is a vertically integrated care home constructor/developer and software provider, which also operates care home groups under the Danforth Care, Oyster Care & Crystal Care brand names (more brands are in the process of being developed in order to support the group’s growth).

LNT is the market leader in a sector which is underpinned by a clear demographic need over the next few decades, providing an exceptional opportunity for the business going forwards. The group also has a strong ESG policy, and is at the forefront of innovation in the development of energy-saving care homes.

The Finance Team

The LNT finance function has grown considerably over the last 4 years, to a headcount of c.45 people across all disciplines and businesses – encompassing qualified Chartered Accountants from various backgrounds, AAT / ACA studiers and a sizeable transactional team. The finance function is led by the Group Finance Director, supported by the Group Finance Manager, Finance Director – Care Operations, and the Construction Financial Controller

As part of the people agenda, the LNT Finance Talent Academy was launched in 2023, providing a structured pathway & tailored experience for the right individuals to develop & progress their careers in the business. LNT is also an ICAEW Authorised Training Employer.

The Role

This is a key reporting role within the Construction branch of the business, where the post holder will assist the Construction Financial Controller in delivering timely and reliable financial reports, and maintaining tight controls over the reporting function. The candidate will support the Commercial Finance Manager, to bridge the gap between site performance, and the numbers reported in the MI and year end accounts.

The position is an exciting opportunity to build upon existing technical accounting knowledge, whilst also being heavily involved in the day-to-day management of the Construction Reporting function.

Key responsibilities

The position will have responsibilities for the following:

• Maintain strong analysis and control of overheads within Construction, including the preparation of detailed cost-variance analysis
• Preparation / review of key monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Preparation of management accounts
• Assist the Construction Financial Controller with the annual statutory accounts process and delivering the external audit
• Assist in the preparation and review of monthly VAT and CIS returns
• Periodically reviewing controls and ensuring that they meet the needs of the business, and promote accurate financial reporting
• Project work – system changes, banking analysis, capital allowances workings, VAT reviews etc

Requirements:

• Suitable for a part qualified candidate (ideally at the Professional Level of ACA or equivalent), either from industry or making their first move from practice
• ACA/CIMA/ACCA part qualified
• Experience working with (or a strong desire) to work with a dynamic and fast-growing business
• Demonstrate technical competency in financial accounting
• Comfortable in a collegiate, open and meritocratic environment
• Is prepared to be office based in Garforth (East Leeds) full time

Benefits:

• Salary dependent on candidate level & experience
• Market leading bonus scheme
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays
• Annual pay review
• Free on-site gym
• Free breakfast
• On site café / bar
• Social events
• Company pension scheme
• Career development opportunities