Assistant Finance Manager

Salary/Rate:£60000.00 - £65000.00 per annum + plus bonus
Job Type:Hybrid
Contract Type:Perm
Town/City:London
County:London
Sector:Corporate Accounting & Finance
Job ref:JN -042025-83512_1743529418
Post Date:01. 04. 2025
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About the Role

Assistant Finance Manager

£60,000 - 65,000 plus bonus & benefits

Hybrid, Central London

We are partnered exclusively with a real estate investment trust looking to expand their finance team in London with a recently qualified financial accountant. The successful candidate will lead financial system optimisation, ensure smooth integration with existing processes, and provide accurate financial management and reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Spearhead the implementation Yardi and the optimisation of systems to streamline financial and property management operations liaising with internal and external teams
  • Prepare and analyse monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements
  • Conduct variance analysis against budgets and forecasts, identifying areas for improvement
  • Ensure strict adherence to IFRS, GAAP, and other relevant accounting standards
  • Assist in the creation of monthly and quarterly budgets and forecasts.
  • Build and maintain financial models to aid strategic planning and decision-making
  • Work closely with auditors to ensure accurate and timely statutory account reporting
  • Maintain compliance with all regulatory and legal financial requirements
  • Provide financial oversight for property development and repositioning projects, with a focus on PBSAs and BTRs
  • Support financial planning and analysis for new construction and redevelopment initiatives
  • Collaborate with development teams to assess financial feasibility and profitability
  • Identify opportunities for efficiency improvements in financial operations
  • Develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders

Key Requirements:

  • Chartered accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
  • Degree in Accounting/ Finance, or a related field
  • Relevant experience in financial accounting and reporting from practice or industry
  • Knowledge of Real estate development and construction, particularly in PBSAs and BTRs
  • ERP system implementation is a big plus
  • Experience in property repositioning strategies and financial analysis of development projects
  • Experience in financial modelling and data analytics is highly desirable

If this sounds like you, apply ASAP!

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