The Finance Manager / Financial Controller is responsible for the full financial management of three property clients, ensuring robust accounting, reporting accuracy, strong financial controls, and high-quality client service delivery. This role oversees all aspects of VAT, service charge accounting, P\&L analysis, cashflow, rent and tenant billing, and completion statements following significant property acquisitions or disposals. Managing a team of two.
Client Details
Our client is a Successful and Growing Property \& Real Estate business that manages portfolio's of property companies.
Description
As the Finance Manager / Financial Controller based in Richmond your key responsibilities will include:
Client Accounting & Portfolio Management
* Lead the accounting function for three major property clients, each with multi-million-pound assets.
* Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual P\&L statements for each company and assets.
* Conduct detailed P\&L analysis, identifying variances, cost allocations, performance trends, and opportunities.
* Manage cashflow forecasting and reporting for each asset monthly.
* Ensure accurate financial set-up when onboarding new assets or acquisitions into client portfolios.
VAT & Compliance
* Manage all VAT returns and ensure full compliance with property-related VAT rules.
* Apply correct VAT coding, especially for complex real-estate transactions, service charges, and tenant billing.
* Liaise with external auditors and tax advisors when required.
Service Charge Accounting
* Prepare annual Service Charge Budgets, ensuring all expenditure is correctly allocated to the right nominal codes.
* Complete Service Charge reconciliations and respond to auditor queries.
* Ensure transparency and accuracy in service charge cost recovery.
Acquisitions, Disposals & Investment Support
* Prepare completion statements for multi-million-pound acquisitions/disposals (e.g., £10m+).
* Allocate forward rent, deductions, apportionments, and all financial adjustments accurately.
* Support investment analysis including reviewing tenancy agreements, forecasting yields, and assessing financial performance of assets under consideration.
Team Leadership & Process Management
* Line-manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable team members (2 direct reports).
* Oversee AP/AR cycles, supplier payments, tenant receipts, and reconciliation processes.
* Maintain strong financial controls, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and integrity of records.
* Continuously improve accounting processes, reporting, and financial systems.
Systems, Reporting & Analytical Skills
* Produce high-quality financial reporting packs for clients.
* Ensure all data is accurate within property management systems and accounting software.
* Demonstrate strong Excel skills, including formulas and data reconciliation.
* Experience using the Xero system.
Rent, Tenant Billing & Property Operations
* Manage billing schedules for clients and assets industrial assets.
* Ensure every tenant is billed correctly and charges and rents are collected on time.
* Oversee payment runs including property payroll and supplier payments.
* Partner with the Property Team on rent reviews, lease events, and tenancy changes.
* Monitor arrears and support credit control actions where require.
Profile
* Extensive accounting experience either from industry or an accountancy practice.
* Qualified ACCA, CIMA. ACA.
* Experience in the Property Industry is desirable but not essential.
* Strong Excel skills.
* Xero experience desirable but not essential.
* Strong cashflow management experience.
* Experience with service charge reconciliation desirable but not essential.
* Experience performing VAT returns.
* Strong level of numeracy and mathematical ability.
* Relevant qualifications for level of employment (ACCA or equivalent).
* Ability to support senior management with financial reporting and insights.
* Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both internally and externally.
* Strong attention to detail.
* Ability to manage own time effectively and prioritise workload.
* Willingness to learn new skills and develop knowledge.
* Good oral and written skills.
Job Offer
* £60,000 - £70,000
* Hours: 9am - 5:30pm Monday to Friday
* Hybrid Working - 4 days a week in the office and 1 from home, Friday
* Holiday: 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* Private health care
* Pension contribution 3%
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