Elvet Recruitment is proud to be working with a forward-thinking property and energy management company who are looking for a Finance Manager for their office in the North East This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives on streamlining billing, compliance, and tenant/accounting processes—helping clients stay ahead in a fast-moving property and energy landscape. With a compnay that take pride in making complex admin simple, cutting costs, and supporting growth through smart, scalable solutions. What You’ll Be Doing: * Perform daily bookkeeping using Xero (or similar) – data entry, reconciliations, posting invoices, and bank statements * Prepare and submit accurate VAT returns in compliance with HMRC * Coordinate and submit monthly payroll to external accountants * Liaise with accountants, landlords, and suppliers to ensure timely payments * Support month-end financial reporting and ad-hoc account queries * Help maintain financial controls, documentation, and process improvement * Assist with compliance admin (e.g. energy/gas safety certificates, service charges) as needed What We’re Looking For: * Proficiency in Xero accounting software (or strong aptitude to learn) * Solid experience in VAT returns and routine bookkeeping * Familiarity with payroll process coordination * Strong attention to detail and accuracy * Excellent communication skills—for both internal teams and external partners * Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid/remote setup Role Details: * £25K–£35K, depending on experience * Flexible working: choose part-time or full-time hours with hybrid/remote options * Professional development: grow your career in accounting and property-energy services This is a permanent position and Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for permanent recruitment on behalf of our client. By applying for this job, you accept the T&Cs, Privacy Notice, and Disclaimers which can be found on our website. Please call Heather Sweetman at Elvet Recruitment to discuss in more detail