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.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Oversee full financial operations — prepare monthly management accounts, board-level reporting, and cash flow forecasting across multiple entities/SPVs
Lead the annual budgeting process, quarterly reforecasts, and variance analysis for property revenue and expense lines
Manage service charge accounting, rent roll reconciliation, and tenant ledger accuracy
Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and lenders to support statutory accounts preparation, audits, VAT, ATED, and corporation tax filings
Ensure robust financial controls, intercompany reconciliations, and proper documentation across entities
Supervise or coordinate any outsourced bookkeeping support and handle payroll, creditor/debtor control, and bank transactions
Develop and manage key performance indicators (KPIs), dashboards, and ad‑hoc modelling to inform business strategy

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications & Experience

Chartered accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent, preferably with property sector experience or top‑tier practice background altumconsulting.com+7ACCA Careers+7Accountancy Capital+7
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
Proficient in Xero, Sage, and advanced Excel; experience with group accounting and SPV structures is highly advantageous
Commercially minded, detail-driven, and able to effectively liaise with non-finance teams and senior stakeholders

Desirable Extras

Experience managing SPVs, joint venture reporting, or fund-specific accounting frameworks
Familiarity with property finance tools like Yardi, MRI, or Re‑Leased
Background in family offices or small portfolio investment structures that include service charge and tax complexities

Job Benefits

Why You’ll Love This Role

Flexibility: Choose between a full‑time schedule or a fractional (part‑time) arrangement, tailored to your availability and business needs
Hybrid working model – central London office plus remote flexibility
Influence: Work closely with senior leadership, contributing directly to strategic and operational decisions
Competitive compensation package including discretionary bonus and professional development support

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