Financial Controller - London

About Our Client

Our client is a respected entity in the property industry, managing a portfolio of properties across the United Kingdom. With over a small finance team, they maintain a strong presence in the market, providing top-tier services to their clientele.

• Produce quarterly management accounts, budgets, and forecasts, including KPIs and extended analysis, for presentation to the General Manager and the Group Financial Controller.
• Prepare statutory accounts for a number of companies, including consolidated accounts.
• Prepare service charge accounts and review month-end reports and bank reconciliations.
• Monitor costs and negotiate new contracts or renewals with suppliers.
• Manage monthly salaries and liaise with the payroll provider.
• Liaise with statutory auditors, tax advisors, lenders, insurance brokers, and bankers.
• Lead a small Accounts team to align their duties with business objectives.
• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns and other tax filings.
• Devise and monitor financial control systems, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain the chart of accounts and organisational structure in Sage 200.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies across ledgers and manage inter company balances and settlements.
• Provide ad-hoc support to the Group Financial Controller.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Financial Controller should have:

• A degree in Finance, Accounting or related field.
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA or ACA.
• Experience in a leadership role within the property industry.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Proficiency in financial software.

• Opportunity to work in a hybrid work environment.
• Being a part of a supportive and collaborative company culture.
• The chance to advance your career in London's property industry.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Financial Controller to thrive in a challenging and rewarding role. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.