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Immediate Start. Own the Numbers. Keep the Close on Track. \n Are you a hands-on Financial Accountant who can land in a business, pick up the accounting cycle quickly and run a clean month-end without a long run-up? \n Are you available now, or within a couple of weeks? \n Aldenham Estate needs an experienced pair of hands to take ownership of operational accounting across a varied, multi-entity family-owned business for the next two to three months. It's a practical brief: monthly close, reconciliations, VAT, payroll administration, banking controls and cash flow. \n Full qualification isn't essential. If you're part-qualified or qualified by experience and you've done this work properly before, we want to hear from you. \n Experience within property, estates, rural businesses or another family-owned organisation would be useful, but isn't a requirement. \n The Role at a Glance \n Financial Accountant — Interim \n Aldenham Estate | Elstree, Hertfordshire \n Predominantly onsite with flex \n c.£350 per day outside IR35 / £400 – £420 per day inside IR35 (Pro Rata) \n 2-3 month contract | Immediate or short-notice start \n Part or Full-Time \n Reporting to: Head of Finance \n Direct Reports: Bookkeeper / Finance Administration Support as appropriate \n Your Background / Skills: Financial Accounting, Month-End, Management Accounts, Balance Sheet Reconciliations, VAT, Payroll, Cash Flow, Financial Controls, Multi-Entity Accounting, Finance Systems, Excel. ACA, ACCA, CIMA — qualified, part-qualified or QBE. \n About Aldenham Estate \n Aldenham Estate is a diversified family-owned estate based in Elstree, Hertfordshire, with activities spanning residential and commercial property, London Elstree Aerodrome, Home Farm Glamping, farming and environmental land management. \n Operating through a number of companies, partnerships and trusts, the Estate is currently strengthening its financial systems, reporting and controls. \n The Assignment \n We need a hands-on, technically strong Financial Accountant to provide operational stability and robust financial control. \n Reporting to the Head of Finance, you'll own the monthly close, reconciliations, VAT, payroll administration, banking controls, cash-flow preparation and finance systems across multiple entities. \n You'll bridge the internal bookkeeping function and external accountants, ensuring financial information is accurate and complete, while supporting the replacement of Sage 50, integration with Re-Leased and the documentation of clear, consistent finance procedures. \n About You \n You're a practical, hands-on accountant who enjoys doing rather than reviewing — and you're used to arriving somewhere new and getting productive inside a week. \n You like getting beneath the numbers: making sure balance sheets reconcile, controls work and financial information can be trusted. Curious and pragmatic, you're comfortable with multi-entity complexity, investigating issues and finding workable solutions when things don't fit neatly into a standard box. \n You'll be confident taking ownership within a small finance team, balancing competing deadlines and working independently while building good relationships with finance colleagues, operational teams and external advisers. \n You'll likely bring \n • Strong technical accounting capability — ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience. \n • Solid financial accounting, month-end and balance sheet reconciliation experience. \n • Experience preparing management accounts and supporting year-end schedules. \n • A good understanding of financial controls, banking processes, VAT and payroll administration. \n • Excellent Excel skills and confidence picking up unfamiliar accounting systems quickly. \n • The ability to manage your own priorities and deadlines in a hands-on environment. \n • Availability to start immediately or at short notice. \n Experience of multi-entity accounting would be particularly valuable. Previous interim or contract work, and knowledge of Sage 50, Re-Leased, partial exemption VAT or finance systems implementation, would also be beneficial. \n What Success Looks Like \n • Accurate, on-time monthly close across all entities from your first cycle. \n • Fully reconciled balance sheets supported by appropriate schedules every month. \n • Accurate and timely VAT returns. \n • Reliable short-term cash flow visibility for the Head of Finance and Directors. \n • Accurate monthly payroll administration and reconciliation. \n • Clear, documented finance procedures that remain useful after you've gone. \n • Solid groundwork laid for the finance system replacement and Re-Leased integration. \n • Reduced key-person dependency across critical finance processes. \n Why Take This Contract? \n Plenty of interim work is one ledger, one trading company, one very long month. This isn't that. \n You'll be across property, aviation, hospitality, farming and sustainable land management inside a single organisation, with genuine ownership of the accounting cycle rather than a narrow slice of it — and a Head of Finance who wants the function left in better shape, not just held steady. \n • Genuine ownership of the accounting cycle from day one. \n • Exposure to a varied, multi-entity family-owned organisation. \n • Direct working relationship with the Head of Finance, Directors and operational teams. \n • Involvement in finance system replacement and process improvement. \n • Elstree base with onsite parking and good access from north London and Herts. \n Apply Now \n If you're an experienced Financial Accountant available at short notice and looking for a varied, hands-on interim role where you'll own the accounting and controls across a genuinely unusual business, we'd love to hear from you. \n Application notice... We take your privacy seriously. 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Own the Numbers. Strengthen the Controls. Help Build a Better Finance Function. \n Are you a technically strong Financial Accountant who enjoys being close to the detail, taking ownership of the accounting cycle and making sure the numbers genuinely stand up? \n Do you thrive in a hands-on environment where accurate month-end reporting, robust reconciliations and strong financial controls really matter? \n Join Aldenham Estate at an exciting point in the development of its finance function, with the opportunity to take ownership of core accounting while supporting improvements to systems, processes and reporting. \n If you’re a technically confident Financial Accountant who wants to take ownership, strengthen controls and help shape a better finance function, we’d love to hear from you. \n Experience within property, estates, rural businesses or another family-owned organisation would be advantageous but isn't essential. \n The Role at a Glance \n Financial Accountant (Qualified) \n Aldenham Estate | Elstree, Hertfordshire \n Predominantly working onsite with flex \n £55,000 - £60,000 DOE \n Full Time | Permanent \n Reporting to: Head of Finance \n Direct Reports: Bookkeeper / Finance Administration Support as appropriate \n Business: Diversified Family-Owned Estate | Property | Aerodrome | Glamping | Farming | Sustainable Land Management \n The Opportunity \n We’re looking for a technically strong, hands-on Financial Accountant to become the operational accounting backbone of the finance team. Reporting to the Head of Finance, you’ll take ownership of the accuracy and integrity of the Estate’s underlying financial records, including the monthly close, reconciliations, VAT, payroll administration, banking controls, cash-flow preparation and day-to-day finance systems administration. \n Sitting between the internal bookkeeping function and external accountants, you’ll ensure financial information across the Estate’s multiple entities is accurate, complete and presented in the right format. Your immediate priority will be maintaining operational continuity and robust financial control, while supporting the Head of Finance with the replacement of Sage 50, integration with Re-Leased and documentation of clear, consistent finance procedures - bringing greater control, clarity and confidence to the numbers. \n You'll own the technical accounting, controls and operational finance processes that ensure the underlying numbers are accurate, reliable and audit-ready. \n About You \n You’re a technically strong, hands-on accountant who enjoys doing, not simply reviewing. \n You like getting beneath the numbers—making sure balance sheets reconcile, controls work and financial information can be trusted. Curious and pragmatic, you’re comfortable navigating multi-entity complexity, investigating issues and finding workable solutions when everything doesn’t fit neatly into a standard box. \n You’ll be confident taking ownership within a small finance team, balancing competing deadlines and working independently while building strong relationships with finance colleagues, operational teams and external advisers. \n You'll likely bring \n • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification with strong technical accounting capability. \n • Strong financial accounting, month-end and balance sheet reconciliation experience. \n • Experience preparing management accounts and supporting year-end statutory accounts. \n • Strong understanding of financial controls, banking processes, VAT and payroll administration. \n • Excellent Excel skills and confidence working with accounting systems. \n • High attention to detail with a genuine commitment to accuracy and control. \n • The ability to independently manage priorities and deadlines within a hands-on finance environment. \n • Clear communication skills and confidence working with finance and non-finance stakeholders. \n • Experience within a multi-entity accounting environment would be particularly valuable. \n Knowledge of Sage 50, Re-Leased, partial exemption VAT or finance systems implementation/integration would also be beneficial. \n What Success Looks Like \n • Accurate and timely monthly close across all entities. \n • Fully reconciled balance sheets supported by appropriate schedules every month. \n • Clean, well-prepared year-end and audit files. \n • Accurate and timely VAT returns. \n • Reliable short-term cash flow visibility for the Head of Finance and Directors. \n • Effective banking, payment and access controls. \n • Accurate monthly payroll administration and reconciliation. \n • Clear, up-to-date finance procedures. \n • Successful support for finance system replacement and Re-Leased integration. \n • Reduced key-person dependency across critical finance processes. \n Why Join Aldenham Estate? \n This is an opportunity to take real ownership within a varied and unusual business environment. \n Rather than accounting for one straightforward trading business, you'll gain exposure across property, aviation, hospitality, farming and sustainable land management, all within the wider Aldenham Estate. \n You'll have \n • Genuine ownership of the accounting cycle. \n • Exposure to a varied, multi-entity family-owned organisation. \n • Close working relationship with the Head of Finance, Directors and operational teams. \n • Opportunity to strengthen financial controls and reporting. \n • Hands-on involvement in finance system replacement and process improvement. \n • Scope to make practical improvements to how the finance function operates. \n Apply Now \n If you're a technically strong Financial Accountant looking for a varied, hands-on role where you'll take genuine ownership of financial accounting and controls while helping strengthen a developing finance function, we'd love to hear from you. \n Application notice... 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Job Role: Assistant Grounds Manager Location: Edgware, North London About the School: A leading independent boys' preparatory school with sites across St John's Wood and Edgware, rated excellent for pupil development in its most recent inspection Contract: Full time, permanent Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience, plus pension Start Date: September/October 2026 About the Role: You'll join a well established Grounds and Estates team, supporting the Head Grounds Manager in maintaining natural turf and artificial sports pitches used for football, rugby, hockey, bowls and tennis. Day to day work covers mowing, pitch marking, irrigation, machinery upkeep and seasonal renovations, using modern equipment across a well resourced site. There's genuine scope for training and career development, plus 30 days holiday and the option of onsite accommodation to discuss at interview. A full UK driving licence and hands on grounds machinery experience are essential. This is a great fit if you want to work somewhere established rather than stretched thin. The package is competitive and includes onsite accommodation in a one-bedroom flat

Help Shape the Future of One of Hertfordshire s Most Diverse Family-Owned Estates Not every Head of Finance role is simply about reporting the numbers. Some are about helping shape the future of a business. This is one of them. Aldenham Estate is a long-established, family-owned business with a diverse portfolio spanning residential and commercial property, London Elstree Aerodrome, Home Farm Glamping, farming, events and sustainable land management. As the Estate continues to evolve, we are looking for an experienced and commercially minded Head of Finance to join the leadership team. This is an opportunity to influence strategic decisions, strengthen commercial performance and modernise the finance function - while remaining close enough to the detail to make a genuine impact. If you are equally comfortable producing insightful financial reporting, challenging assumptions, supporting investment decisions and driving business improvement, we would love to hear from you. • Head of Finance, • Aldenham Estate Elstree, Hertfordshire, • Predominantly On-Site with Flexibility, • £85,000 £100,000 DOE, • Full Time Permanent Directors / Owners Diversified Family-Owned Estate Property Aviation Glamping Events Farming Sustainable Land Management Finance Leadership, Commercial Finance, Strategic Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting, Cash Flow Management, Business Improvement, Finance Systems, Multi-Entity Accounting and Stakeholder Management Informal, flexible and family-friendly, with an emphasis on outcomes, collaboration and connection to the wider Estate Located in Elstree, Hertfordshire, on London s northern doorstep, Aldenham Estate has been farming, developing and diversifying since the early 1600s. Today, the Estate brings together residential and commercial property, London Elstree Aerodrome, Home Farm Glamping, farming, events, filming locations and sustainable land management. Operating through a number of companies, partnerships and trusts, the Estate combines deep-rooted family ownership with an ambitious approach to long-term stewardship. Its vision is to ensure sustainability on all fronts - increasing biodiversity, creating employment space and making the Estate more accessible through new amenities, activities and events. The Estate is now investing in stronger financial systems, reporting and controls to support its next phase of sustainable growth. This is not a traditional Head of Finance role focused purely on governance and historic reporting. You will become a trusted adviser to the Directors, helping shape commercial decisions while leading the finance function through its next phase of development. Working alongside an experienced finance team, you will lead strategic financial direction, business planning, commercial performance and systems transformation across a varied, multi-entity organisation. You will also remain hands-on when required, ensuring financial information is accurate, meaningful and capable of supporting confident decision-making. A key priority will be strengthening management information and leading the replacement of Sage 50, including improved integration with Re-Leased and clearer, more consistent finance processes. • Shape and deliver the Estate s financial strategy, • Advise and constructively challenge Directors on commercial decisions, • Identify opportunities to improve profitability, cash generation and return on investment, • Evaluate investments, new income streams and commercial risks, • Deliver meaningful management information, commercial KPIs and Board reporting, • Lead budgeting, forecasting, scenario planning and cash flow management, • Improve the quality and timeliness of financial insight across the Estate, • Help operational leaders understand performance and make better decisions, • Lead the replacement of Sage 50 and its integration with Re-Leased, • Strengthen financial reporting, controls, procedures and systems, • Manage implementation, data migration, testing and reconciliation, • Introduce scalable processes that improve efficiency and resilience, • Maintain robust controls and compliance across companies, partnerships and trusts, • Oversee management accounts, statutory reporting, treasury and working capital, • Manage relationships with banks, auditors, tax advisers and professional partners, • Ensure Directors receive accurate, timely and commercially relevant information, • Lead and develop the finance team, • Build trusted relationships across the Estate s operational businesses, • Promote commercial awareness, accountability and continuous improvement, • Create a collaborative finance culture that supports and challenges the wider business You are an experienced finance leader who wants to contribute to the commercial direction of a business - not simply report historic results. Commercially curious and pragmatic, you will be comfortable navigating a family-owned, multi-entity environment where everything may not fit neatly into a standard corporate structure. You will be equally confident presenting to Directors, evaluating investments, improving systems and rolling up your sleeves when required. • ACA, ACCA, CIMA or an equivalent professional qualification, • Significant post-qualification experience in a senior finance leadership role, • Strong commercial finance expertise spanning budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and investment appraisal, • Hands-on experience producing management accounts, Board reporting and financial analysis, • Experience operating across a multi-entity structure, • Strong knowledge of financial controls, governance and statutory reporting, • Experience improving finance systems, reporting and internal controls, • Experience implementing or replacing finance platforms, • Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, • A pragmatic, collaborative and hands-on approach, • Experience within property, estates, hospitality, leisure, aviation, farming or another asset-rich organisation would be valuable., • Knowledge of Sage 50, Re-Leased, partial exemption VAT or cloud-based finance systems would also be beneficial. Rather than supporting one straightforward trading business, you will work across property, aviation, hospitality, events, farming and sustainable land management - creating genuine variety and commercial interest. • £85,000 £100,000, depending on experience, • A commercially influential leadership position, • Direct access to the owners and Directors, • The opportunity to lead a significant finance transformation, • Exposure to a diverse, multi-entity Estate, • Autonomy to improve systems, reporting and decision-making, • An informal, flexible and family-friendly culture, • A long-term opportunity within an established organisation, • Head of Finance, • Finance Director, • Financial Controller, • Group Financial Controller, • Head of Commercial Finance, • Commercial Finance Manager, • Senior Finance Manager, • Finance Business Partner, • Finance Lead #J-18808-Ljbffr

As LEYF continues to grow, we're entering a pivotal new chapter. With a diverse estate across London, ambitious sustainability goals and plans for future growth, we're looking for a Head of Property & Estates to help shape the environments that support thousands of children, families and colleagues every day. This is a rare opportunity to lead property and estates for one of London's largest social enterprises. Our nurseries operate across communities with very different needs, including some of the most disadvantaged areas of London. Through our social enterprise model, we reinvest surpluses and use cross-subsidy to ensure more children can access quality early years education, regardless of their background. The spaces we create and maintain play a vital role in that mission. Reporting to the Director of Operations, you'll lead the strategic management of our estate, overseeing everything from capital projects, compliance and facilities management through to estate optimisation, growth opportunities and environmental sustainability. You'll work closely with your experienced team and senior leaders to ensure our portfolio is fit for today and ready for tomorrow. You'll also play a key role in advancing our ESG and sustainability ambitions, helping shape how we reduce our environmental impact while creating exceptional environments for children, families and colleagues. We're looking for an experienced estates and property leader who combines strategic thinking with operational credibility and who is motivated by the difference we make to families. If you're excited by the challenge while contributing to a mission that changes lives, we'd love to hear from you. Leading our Estates & Facilities team, you'll be responsible for the strategic and operational management of LEYF's property portfolio. • Develop and deliver a long-term property and estates strategy that supports organisational growth, sustainability and operational excellence., • Lead, coach and develop a team of five experienced property and facilities professionals, fostering a collaborative, accountable and high-performing culture., • Take overall responsibility for estate compliance, health & safety, statutory obligations and risk management, ensuring our environments remain safe, well maintained and fit for purpose., • Lead the planning and delivery of capital projects, maintenance programmes and estate improvement initiatives across the portfolio., • Build strong partnerships with landlords, contractors and suppliers, driving value, performance and service quality., • Lead property planning for acquisitions, new nursery developments, relocations, closures and wider estate optimisation projects., • Establish and chair a Property Steering Group, bringing together key stakeholders to align priorities, manage risks and drive delivery., • Shape and lead our ESG and sustainability agenda, developing reporting frameworks and embedding sustainable practices across the estate., • Work closely with the Executive Team, providing strategic insight, robust recommendations and clear reporting on property, compliance and sustainability matters. You'll bring: • A proven track record leading a property, estates or facilities function in a multi-site organisation., • A collaborative leadership style that brings people together and gets the best from an experienced team., • Experience shaping strategy, setting priorities and turning plans into action., • The ability to build strong relationships and influence at every level, from operational teams to senior leaders., • Strong commercial and financial acumen, with experience managing budgets, suppliers and capital projects., • Excellent knowledge of compliance, health & safety and risk management., • Sound judgement, with the confidence and finesse to challenge constructively, • Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to adapt your approach to different audiences., • A focus on continuous improvement, finding practical ways to strengthen how things are done., • Fresh thinking and professional expertise, regardless of sector background. Most importantly, you'll enjoy creating clarity, bringing people together around a shared vision, and helping organisations make the most of their physical environments. This role offers the opportunity to make a visible impact across a growing organisation. You'll help define our property strategy, shape how we develop and optimise our estate, and play a key role in supporting our growth and sustainability ambitions. You'll join an organisation with a strong social purpose, ambitious plans for the future, and a genuine belief that the environments we create matter. For children, families and colleagues alike. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Not every Head of Finance role is simply about reporting the numbers. Some are about helping shape the future of a business. Aldenham Estate is a long-established, family-owned business with a diverse portfolio spanning residential and commercial property, London Elstree Aerodrome, Home Farm Glamping, farming, events and sustainable land management. As the Estate continues to evolve, we are looking for an experienced and commercially minded Head of Finance to join the leadership team. This is an opportunity to influence strategic decisions, strengthen commercial performance and modernise the finance function - while remaining close enough to the detail to make a genuine impact. If you are equally comfortable producing insightful financial reporting, challenging assumptions, supporting investment decisions and driving business improvement, we would love to hear from you. Predominantly On-Site with Flexibility Full Time | Permanent Reporting to: Directors / Owners Business: Diversified Family-Owned Estate | Property | Aviation | Glamping | Events | Farming | Sustainable Land Management Your Background / Skills: Finance Leadership, Commercial Finance, Strategic Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting, Cash Flow Management, Business Improvement, Finance Systems, Multi-Entity Accounting and Stakeholder Management Culture: Informal, flexible and family-friendly, with an emphasis on outcomes, collaboration and connection to the wider Estate Located in Elstree, Hertfordshire, on London’s northern doorstep, Aldenham Estate has been farming, developing and diversifying since the early 1600s. Today, the Estate brings together residential and commercial property, London Elstree Aerodrome, Home Farm Glamping, farming, events, filming locations and sustainable land management. Operating through a number of companies, partnerships and trusts, the Estate combines deep-rooted family ownership with an ambitious approach to long-term stewardship. Its vision is to ensure sustainability on all fronts - increasing biodiversity, creating employment space and making the Estate more accessible through new amenities, activities and events. The Estate is now investing in stronger financial systems, reporting and controls to support its next phase of sustainable growth. This is not a traditional Head of Finance role focused purely on governance and historic reporting. You will become a trusted adviser to the Directors, helping shape commercial decisions while leading the finance function through its next phase of development. Working alongside an experienced finance team, you will lead strategic financial direction, business planning, commercial performance and systems transformation across a varied, multi-entity organisation. You will also remain hands-on when required, ensuring financial information is accurate, meaningful and capable of supporting confident decision-making. A key priority will be strengthening management information and leading the replacement of Sage 50, including improved integration with Re-Leased and clearer, more consistent finance processes. • Shape and deliver the Estate’s financial strategy, • Advise and constructively challenge Directors on commercial decisions, • Identify opportunities to improve profitability, cash generation and return on investment, • Evaluate investments, new income streams and commercial risks, • Deliver meaningful management information, commercial KPIs and Board reporting, • Lead budgeting, forecasting, scenario planning and cash flow management, • Improve the quality and timeliness of financial insight across the Estate, • Help operational leaders understand performance and make better decisions, • Lead the replacement of Sage 50 and its integration with Re-Leased, • Strengthen financial reporting, controls, procedures and systems, • Manage implementation, data migration, testing and reconciliation, • Introduce scalable processes that improve efficiency and resilience, • Maintain robust controls and compliance across companies, partnerships and trusts, • Oversee management accounts, statutory reporting, treasury and working capital, • Manage relationships with banks, auditors, tax advisers and professional partners, • Ensure Directors receive accurate, timely and commercially relevant information, • Lead and develop the finance team, • Build trusted relationships across the Estate’s operational businesses, • Promote commercial awareness, accountability and continuous improvement, • Create a collaborative finance culture that supports and challenges the wider business You are an experienced finance leader who wants to contribute to the commercial direction of a business - not simply report historic results. Commercially curious and pragmatic, you will be comfortable navigating a family-owned, multi-entity environment where everything may not fit neatly into a standard corporate structure. You will be equally confident presenting to Directors, evaluating investments, improving systems and rolling up your sleeves when required. • ACA, ACCA, CIMA or an equivalent professional qualification, • Significant post-qualification experience in a senior finance leadership role, • Strong commercial finance expertise spanning budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and investment appraisal, • Hands-on experience producing management accounts, Board reporting and financial analysis, • Experience operating across a multi-entity structure, • Strong knowledge of financial controls, governance and statutory reporting, • Experience improving finance systems, reporting and internal controls, • Experience implementing or replacing finance platforms, • Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, • A pragmatic, collaborative and hands-on approach, • Experience within property, estates, hospitality, leisure, aviation, farming or another asset-rich organisation would be valuable., • Knowledge of Sage 50, Re-Leased, partial exemption VAT or cloud-based finance systems would also be beneficial. Rather than supporting one straightforward trading business, you will work across property, aviation, hospitality, events, farming and sustainable land management - creating genuine variety and commercial interest. • A commercially influential leadership position, • Direct access to the owners and Directors, • The opportunity to lead a significant finance transformation, • Exposure to a diverse, multi-entity Estate, • Autonomy to improve systems, reporting and decision-making, • An informal, flexible and family-friendly culture, • A long-term opportunity within an established organisation Head of Finance, Finance Director, Financial Controller, Group Financial Controller, Head of Commercial Finance, Commercial Finance Manager, Senior Finance Manager, Finance Business Partner or Finance Lead. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Strategic planning for the organisations site and facilities, setting out the site strategy and ensuring that the site is able to meet the current and future needs of the organisations. Ensure that security, site, health & safety and fire processes are reviewed regularly to ensure that they are effi

Job Role: Assistant Grounds Manager Location: Edgware, North London About the School: A leading independent boys' preparatory school with sites across St John's Wood and Edgware, rated excellent for pupil development in its most recent inspection Contract: Full time, permanent Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience, plus pension Start Date: September/October 2026 About the Role: You'll join a well established Grounds and Estates team, supporting the Head Grounds Manager in maintaining natural turf and artificial sports pitches used for football, rugby, hockey, bowls and tennis. Day to day work covers mowing, pitch marking, irrigation, machinery upkeep and seasonal renovations, using modern equipment across a well resourced site. There's genuine scope for training and career development, plus 30 days holiday and the option of onsite accommodation to discuss at interview. A full UK driving licence and hands on grounds machinery experience are essential. This is a great fit if you want to work somewhere established rather than stretched thin. The package is competitive and includes onsite accommodation in a one-bedroom flat

Help Shape the Future of One of Hertfordshire’s Most Diverse Family-Owned Estates Not every Head of Finance role is simply about reporting the numbers. Some are about helping shape the future of a business. This is one of them. Aldenham Estate is a long-established, family-owned business with a diverse portfolio spanning residential and commercial property, London Elstree Aerodrome, Home Farm Glamping, farming, events and sustainable land management. As the Estate continues to evolve, we are looking for an experienced and commercially minded Head of Finance to join the leadership team. This is an opportunity to influence strategic decisions, strengthen commercial performance and modernise the finance function - while remaining close enough to the detail to make a genuine impact. If you are equally comfortable producing insightful financial reporting, challenging assumptions, supporting investment decisions and driving business improvement, we would love to hear from you. The Role at a Glance Head of Finance Aldenham Estate | Elstree, Hertfordshire Predominantly On-Site with Flexibility £85,000–£100,000 DOE Full Time | Permanent Reporting to: Directors / Owners Business: Diversified Family-Owned Estate | Property | Aviation | Glamping | Events | Farming | Sustainable Land Management Your Background / Skills: Finance Leadership, Commercial Finance, Strategic Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting, Cash Flow Management, Business Improvement, Finance Systems, Multi-Entity Accounting and Stakeholder Management Culture: Informal, flexible and family-friendly, with an emphasis on outcomes, collaboration and connection to the wider Estate About Aldenham Estate Located in Elstree, Hertfordshire, on London’s northern doorstep, Aldenham Estate has been farming, developing and diversifying since the early 1600s. Today, the Estate brings together residential and commercial property, London Elstree Aerodrome, Home Farm Glamping, farming, events, filming locations and sustainable land management. Operating through a number of companies, partnerships and trusts, the Estate combines deep-rooted family ownership with an ambitious approach to long-term stewardship. Its vision is to ensure sustainability on all fronts - increasing biodiversity, creating employment space and making the Estate more accessible through new amenities, activities and events. The Estate is now investing in stronger financial systems, reporting and controls to support its next phase of sustainable growth. The Opportunity This is not a traditional Head of Finance role focused purely on governance and historic reporting. You will become a trusted adviser to the Directors, helping shape commercial decisions while leading the finance function through its next phase of development. Working alongside an experienced finance team, you will lead strategic financial direction, business planning, commercial performance and systems transformation across a varied, multi-entity organisation. You will also remain hands-on when required, ensuring financial information is accurate, meaningful and capable of supporting confident decision-making. A key priority will be strengthening management information and leading the replacement of Sage 50, including improved integration with Re-Leased and clearer, more consistent finance processes. Where You’ll Add Value Strategic and Commercial Leadership • Shape and deliver the Estate’s financial strategy • Advise and constructively challenge Directors on commercial decisions • Identify opportunities to improve profitability, cash generation and return on investment • Evaluate investments, new income streams and commercial risks Performance and Insight • Deliver meaningful management information, commercial KPIs and Board reporting • Lead budgeting, forecasting, scenario planning and cash flow management • Improve the quality and timeliness of financial insight across the Estate • Help operational leaders understand performance and make better decisions Finance Transformation • Lead the replacement of Sage 50 and its integration with Re-Leased • Strengthen financial reporting, controls, procedures and systems • Manage implementation, data migration, testing and reconciliation • Introduce scalable processes that improve efficiency and resilience Governance and Financial Control • Maintain robust controls and compliance across companies, partnerships and trusts • Oversee management accounts, statutory reporting, treasury and working capital • Manage relationships with banks, auditors, tax advisers and professional partners • Ensure Directors receive accurate, timely and commercially relevant information Team Leadership and Business Partnership • Lead and develop the finance team • Build trusted relationships across the Estate’s operational businesses • Promote commercial awareness, accountability and continuous improvement • Create a collaborative finance culture that supports and challenges the wider business About You You are an experienced finance leader who wants to contribute to the commercial direction of a business - not simply report historic results. Commercially curious and pragmatic, you will be comfortable navigating a family-owned, multi-entity environment where everything may not fit neatly into a standard corporate structure. You will be equally confident presenting to Directors, evaluating investments, improving systems and rolling up your sleeves when required. You’ll Likely Bring • ACA, ACCA, CIMA or an equivalent professional qualification • Significant post-qualification experience in a senior finance leadership role • Strong commercial finance expertise spanning budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and investment appraisal • Hands-on experience producing management accounts, Board reporting and financial analysis • Experience operating across a multi-entity structure • Strong knowledge of financial controls, governance and statutory reporting • Experience improving finance systems, reporting and internal controls • Experience implementing or replacing finance platforms • Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills • A pragmatic, collaborative and hands-on approach • Experience within property, estates, hospitality, leisure, aviation, farming or another asset-rich organisation would be valuable. • Knowledge of Sage 50, Re-Leased, partial exemption VAT or cloud-based finance systems would also be beneficial. Why Join Aldenham Estate? Rather than supporting one straightforward trading business, you will work across property, aviation, hospitality, events, farming and sustainable land management - creating genuine variety and commercial interest. You’ll enjoy: • £85,000–£100,000, depending on experience • A commercially influential leadership position • Direct access to the owners and Directors • The opportunity to lead a significant finance transformation • Exposure to a diverse, multi-entity Estate • Autonomy to improve systems, reporting and decision-making • An informal, flexible and family-friendly culture • A long-term opportunity within an established organisation Your Experience May Include Head of Finance, Finance Director, Financial Controller, Group Financial Controller, Head of Commercial Finance, Commercial Finance Manager, Senior Finance Manager, Finance Business Partner or Finance Lead. Apply Now If you are looking for a senior finance leadership role where you can influence strategic decisions, lead meaningful change and help shape the future of a diverse family-owned Estate, we would love to hear from you. Application notice: We take your privacy seriously. As you might expect, you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data will be processed by our talent partner, RR (Recruitment Revolution), on the basis of its legitimate interests in managing the recruitment process. Please refer to the Data Privacy Policy and Notice on our website for further information