Some Finance Manager roles are little more than glorified bookkeeping. Lots of data entry, chasing payments, and box-ticking.
This isn't one of those.
This is a newly created role in a large property business with commercial and residential interests. What they need is someone to oversee those processes, bring structure, and give the MD and FD the kind of insight that helps them make better decisions.
It's varied, it's hands-on, and it will grow with you.
What you'll be doing
Overseeing rent and credit control processes (not carrying them out yourself)
Ensuring accounts payable and receivable are properly managed
Balance sheet and intercompany reconciliations
Supporting with month-end and year-end reporting
Budgeting and service charge accounts
Overseeing expenses and petty cash
Using Xero to run and improve financial processes
Streamlining, refining, and improving how finance works across the business
What they're looking for
Either an experienced Finance Manager, or a Management Accountant who's ready to step up
Strong knowledge of Xero is essential
Intercompany experience would be a big advantage
Experience in the property sector would help, but it's not a dealbreaker
Someone organised, detail-focused and confident enough to work closely with senior leadership
Above all, someone ambitious who wants to grow with the role
You'll be working with a part-time Finance Director and a hands-on Managing Director, so you'll have support as well as autonomy. The team is small and close-knit, with flexibility built in. There's also free onsite parking which in Durham means avoiding city centre charges.
Unfortunately, due to the urgency of the role, we are only able to consider candidates with 1 month notice or less