Finance Manager - Real Estate Investment firm
Central London, Hybrid
Up to £85,000 p.a.
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!