Job Title: Financial Controller – Property Sector (Full-Time or Fractional)
Location: London (Central/West/North West areas) – Hybrid accepted
Salary: £70,000–£90,000 FTE (Pro‑rata if fractional) + discretionary bonus
Contract: Permanent, with flexibility for 3–5 days/week working available
About the Company
Join a fast-growing, entrepreneurial property investment and management firm operating across multiple SPVs. You'll support a portfolio of residential, commercial, and mixed-use assets in and around London. This is a high-profile role offering both strategic influence and hands-on involvement.
Key Responsibilities
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Oversee full financial operations — prepare monthly management accounts, board-level reporting, and cash flow forecasting across multiple entities/SPVs
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Lead the annual budgeting process, quarterly reforecasts, and variance analysis for property revenue and expense lines
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Manage service charge accounting, rent roll reconciliation, and tenant ledger accuracy
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Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and lenders to support statutory accounts preparation, audits, VAT, ATED, and corporation tax filings
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Ensure robust financial controls, intercompany reconciliations, and proper documentation across entities
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Supervise or coordinate any outsourced bookkeeping support and handle payroll, creditor/debtor control, and bank transactions
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Develop and manage key performance indicators (KPIs), dashboards, and ad‑hoc modelling to inform business strategy
Essential Qualifications & Experience
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Chartered accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent, preferably with property sector experience or top‑tier practice background altumconsulting.com+7ACCA Careers+7Accountancy Capital+7
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Minimum 5 years in senior accounting/financial control roles, particularly within property investment, development, or real estate management ARML+5tridentint.com+5FD Capital Recruitment+5
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Proficient in Xero, Sage, and advanced Excel; experience with group accounting and SPV structures is highly advantageous
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Commercially minded, detail-driven, and able to effectively liaise with non-finance teams and senior stakeholders
Desirable Extras
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Experience managing SPVs, joint venture reporting, or fund-specific accounting frameworks
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Familiarity with property finance tools like Yardi, MRI, or Re‑Leased
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Background in family offices or small portfolio investment structures that include service charge and tax complexities
Why You’ll Love This Role
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Flexibility: Choose between a full‑time schedule or a fractional (part‑time) arrangement, tailored to your availability and business needs
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Hybrid working model – central London office plus remote flexibility
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Influence: Work closely with senior leadership, contributing directly to strategic and operational decisions
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Competitive compensation package including discretionary bonus and professional development support
