Finance Manager

We have partnered with a privately owned investment group in their search for an experienced qualified Finance Manager to take ownership of all accounting aspects for their UK multi-asset property portfolio.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the financial management of a dynamic property portfolio, partnering with the property management team and other key stakeholders, ensuring robust financial control, insightful reporting, and strategic finance partnering.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the accuracy and completeness of all financial records
• Process and review revenue-related journals (rent demands, payment receipts, etc.)
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and ensure compliance with VAT and CIS regulations
• Supervise the Accounts Assistant's work, ensuring proper oversight of payments and reconciliations
• Ensure financial data integrity between ERP and property management software
• Prepare quarterly management accounts, ensuring all reconciliations and intercompany balances are accurate
• Deliver insightful financial analysis, including project capex, profitability, and cash flow forecasting
• Support the preparation of Board reports and MSCI performance reporting
• Manage quarterly VAT submissions and monthly CIS reporting
• Prepare annual statutory accounts and audit files
• Act as the key liaison for external auditors, ensuring a smooth audit process
• Process Improvement & Change Management
• Support business leaders by providing financial insights that drive commercial decisions

Minimum requirements:

• Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA)
• Experience in real estate finance, either from a property consultancy or property management
• Hands-on experience in accounting, reporting, FP&A, and finance partnering
• Strong commercial acumen, with a track record of collaborating with senior stakeholders to drive business performance.
• In-depth knowledge of UK VAT (incl partial exemption) and CIS
• Good Excel skills and familiarity with accounting and property management software

If you are interested and have relevant experience, apply ASAP to secure and interview next week!