Finance Manager

Are you looking to join a company which will offer you an opportunity to develop a career rather than just a job? Our client is a leading real estate investor and asset manager based in the heart of London with a reputation of retaining employees long–term, with many of their staff having tenures of over ten years.

They are looking for a Finance Manager to join their accounting function. Working closely with the Financial Controller and CFO, this position will be broad in terms of exposure with a focus on the following duties:

• Preparation of annual statutory accounts including year–end audit files, working closely with external auditors
• Financial reporting for the UK Group Consolidation
• Quarterly management accounting for lenders and NAV reporting
• Business partnering with Asset Management and Development teams to ensure cooperative relationships
• Monitor actual spend vs forecasts for developments in progress, revising budget when necessary
• Create and update new leases with the Asset Management team
• Prepare year–end service charge reconciliations including audit papers for RICS audit
• Ad–hoc monthly accounting duties such as VAT and CIS returns as well as bank reconciliations

This position would be well suited to a qualified accountant (ACCA / ACA) with real estate experience. The other key skills and experience required include:

• Business partnering exposure to non–financial personnel in previous positions
• Proactive attitude with an ability to use initiative in a fast–paced environment
• Strong team ethic, always willing to assist those around you when necessary
• An audit background would be preferential for this role although is not essential

In addition to the competitive base salary and discretionary bonus, our client offers the following additional benefits:

• Flexi–working hours
• Private medical cover
• Nursery benefit scheme
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Much more

If you are interested in the opportunity and, based on the above requirements above, feel you would be a good fit for the organisation then apply now. Alternatively, if you would like to know more details about the company before applying, call Joseph Morris at deverellsmith for additional information.