Job Description
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established commercial property company based in North West London, currently seeking a capable and experienced Financial Controller to take ownership of the finance function.
This position will report directly to the business owner (CFO), sitting above an in-house accountant and working closely with external accountants. The ideal candidate must be confident using Xero, as the company is in the process of transitioning its financial systems.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage invoicing for services and oversee commission payments
* Review property completion statements and track income/expenditure during ownership to produce property-specific profit and JV profit-share calculations
* Prepare and deliver regular financial reports for joint venture partners
* Manage payments for both property and non-property-related expenses, with cost accounting oversight
* Oversee VAT returns and claims, along with general bookkeeping and accounting activities
* Support budgeting, forecasting, and performance monitoring against actuals
* Assist with business structuring and tax planning initiatives
Benefits Include:
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Pension scheme (auto-enrolment if eligible)
* Annual bonus scheme (eligible after 1 year)
* On-site gated parking
* Flexible remote working considered case by casea