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Your new company \n We are working with a well-established property management business that is looking to hire a Senior Management Accountant to join its growing finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a fast-paced property environment, gaining exposure to a diverse portfolio of residential and commercial assets while partnering closely with senior stakeholders across the business. \n Your new role Reporting to the Finance Director, your responsibilities will include: \n\n • Preparing monthly management accounts for a portfolio of properties and group entities\n, • Performing balance sheet reconciliations and reviewing key financial controls\n, • Producing variance analysis and providing commentary on financial performance\n, • Assisting with the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts and cash flow reports\n, • Managing accruals, prepayments and journal entries\n, • Supporting the year-end audit process and preparation of statutory accounts\n, • Preparing VAT returns and ensuring compliance with relevant accounting regulations\n, • Monitoring property-level performance and reporting on key metrics\n, • Business partnering with operational teams to support commercial decision-making\n, • Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting and controls\n\n What you'll need to succeed \n You will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with previous experience in a management accounting role. Experience within the property, real estate or property management sector is highly desirable. You will possess strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to communicate financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders. \n What you'll get in return \n A competitive salary of £65,000 - £70,000 + benefits. You'll have the opportunity to join a growing business, work closely with senior leadership and gain broad exposure across a varied property portfolio. This is an excellent role for someone looking to develop their career within a dynamic and commercially focused finance team. \n What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. \n If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays

Your new company \n I am currently working with a Property Investment company with a diverse portfolio of commercial, residential and agricultural properties, who are looking to hire a commercially minded Finance Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established group with a strong reputation in property investment and development and to take on a broader leadership role within the finance team. \n Your new role \n Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will play a key role in supporting both the Group Finance Director and senior management team. You will take ownership of core financial processes while also contributing to strategic decision-making. \n Your responsibilities will include: \n\n • Supporting 24 international entities across real estate and private equity\n, • Preparing quarterly management accounts for entities, full P&L and balance sheet\n, • Financial reporting & month-end close\n, • Capex accounting, fixed assets, VAT reconciliations and compliance support\n, • IFRS Financial Statement Preparation & Audit Support\n, • Reconcile intercompany balances across a multi-entity investment group\n, • Leading the year-end process and coordinating with auditors\n, • Partnering with operational teams and providing clear, value-add financial information\n, • Driving improvements in processes, controls and reporting\n, • Team management / oversight of juniors\n\n \n What you'll need to succeed \n You'll be a fully Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA), ideally with strong experience within property. Multi-entity experience is desirable. You'll be organised, proactive, and a confident communicator, with the ability to manage stakeholders and challenge where appropriate, alongside strong attention to detail. \n What you'll get in return \n A competitive salary of £70,000. You'll join a collaborative team and gain exposure to the senior finance team, working closely with the Financial Controller and Finance Director. You'll have the opportunity to step into a more senior role, influence decision-making, and thrive in a dynamic and collaborative environment. \n What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. \n If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays

Family Office in North London with Property investments is seeking an experienced stand-alone Financial Accountant / Finance Manager / Financial Controller to oversee the low-volume accounting for around 10 statutory entities / SPVs. \n Reporting to the Owners and an External Accountant, this Financial Accountant / Finance Manager / Financial Controller role will involve: \n\n • Working with Xero and Sage bookkeeping / accounting software\n, • Processing a small volume of monthly transactions, both payables and receivables\n, • Monthly bank reconciliations and preparing and submitting VAT returns\n, • Balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules\n, • Managing intercompany transactions and reconciliations\n, • Producing monthly management accounts\n, • Prepare year-end files and information for the auditors\n, • Ad hoc financial analysis and financial modelling when required\n\n This Financial Accountant / Finance Manager / Financial Controller would suit an experienced stable accountant, either qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, ACMA) or Qualified by Experience. Previous exposure to multiple entities would be useful. Experience in Property or an Accountancy Practice would be useful but is not essential.

Your new company \n I'm currently working with an exciting property management business with a diverse UK-wide portfolio of residential and commercial assets. They are looking to appoint a recently qualified Management Accountant to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic organisation and play a key role in supporting financial performance across a varied property portfolio. \n \n Your new role \n Working closely with the Senior Finance Manager, your responsibilities will include: \n\n • Preparing monthly management accounts for a portfolio of properties and entities\n, • Producing budget, forecast and variance analysis reports\n, • Reviewing and posting month-end journals, accruals and prepayments\n, • Preparing balance sheet reconciliations and resolving discrepancies\n, • Monitoring service charge income and expenditure\n, • Assisting with annual budgets and forecasts\n, • Supporting year-end audit processes and statutory reporting requirements\n, • Producing cash flow forecasts and reporting on key financial metrics\n, • Partnering with operational and property management teams\n, • Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and controls\n, • Supporting ad hoc finance projects as required\n\n What you'll need to succeed \n You'll be a newly Qualified Management Accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) with industry experience in the property industry. Ideally you'll have experience with month-end reporting, as well as process/system improvement. \n What you'll get in return \n You'll join a growing and highly regarded business that can offer excellent exposure across the finance function, ongoing professional development and clear progression opportunities. You'll receive a salary of £55,000 - £60,000 + bonus + competitive benefits. \n What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays

Residential Service Charge Accountant. OUR CLIENT are a growing, dynamic and diverse residential property management company. They work with some of UK’s top developers and their portfolio is spread across the UK. They are looking for an experienced Client Accountant with strong residential service charge accounting experience. \n \n THE ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE CLIENT ACCOUNTANT: \n\n • Preparing and submitting service charge year-end accounts, including accruals, prepayments, reconciliations and void calculations, liaising with accountants and Property Managers.\n, • Managing the full budget demand process and ensure demands are issued on time.\n, • Delivering client reports and arranging transfer of rental income.\n, • Providing information to support VAT submissions.\n, • Reviewing and correcting monthly expenditure with Property Managers.\n, • Supporting rent increase processes across AST, Affordable Rent, and Shared Ownership.\n, • Circulating year-end accounts to leaseholders and issue Section 20b notices where required.\n, • Reconciling all client bank accounts promptly, resolving discrepancies.\n\n \n THE PERSON'S REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CLIENT ACCOUNTANT: \n\n • Have strong residential block service charge accounts experience.\n, • Excellent communication skills with the ability to handle client and auditor queries.\n, • Take a proactive approach and show enthusiasm for continuous learning and long-term growth with the company.\n\n \n WHAT’S ON OFFER: \n\n • Hybrid working pattern\n, • Comprehensive benefits package including enhanced pension scheme, private medical insurance, flexible working, additional annual leave, maternity/paternity packages, cycle-to-work scheme, childcare assistance, season ticket loans, and more.\n\n \n Great opportunity to work in inclusive and supportive culture \n \n \n Discover Your Next Opportunity with Trident \n \n Connect with us on LinkedIn to stay updated on the latest real estate finance opportunities or browse current vacancies via our website. \n \n Every application is reviewed carefully and retained on our database for future opportunities. Whilst we are unable to respond to every applicant individually, if you have not heard from us within 5 working days, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion. \n \n Stay Ahead in the Market: \n\n • Sign Up for Job Alerts - Be the first to hear about new openings.\n, • Register Your CV with our specialist team.\n, • Looking to Recruit? - Partner with us to secure top real estate finance talent.\n\n

Management Accountant – Property Investment Group – Top 50 Firm \n Are you a qualified Accountant keen to work on one large complex client at a top 50 firm? Do you have an interest or passion for the property sector? \n This Top 50 Firm operates from modern London offices, fostering an inclusive environment that prioritises individual professional development. The practice provides tailored advisory and accounting solutions to a dynamic mix of small-to-medium privately owned businesses, partnerships, and specialised property funds. \n As a Management Accountant you will: \n\n • 80% management accounts, 20% statutory accounts\n, • Lead specialised financial reporting for a complex property fund client, managing complex technical accounting matters including consolidations, refinances, disposals, and year-end audit liaison\n, • Drive operational efficiencies across accounting workflows by evaluating current systems and implementing innovative AI tools\n, • Deliver tailored advisory solutions and handle day-to-day technical queries directly for client business owners and fund managers\n\n As the successful candidate you will: \n\n • Be fully ACA or ACCA qualified with proven experience preparing full management accounts and consolidated accounts\n, • Possess technical proficiency in accounting software, specifically Sage and QuickBooks\n, • Demonstrate hands-on technical accounting experience across complex transactions such as property fund accounting, acquisitions, or refinances\n\n What You’ll Receive \n\n • Hybrid working\n, • Birthday day off\n, • Private medical care\n, • Performance bonus scheme\n, • In-house mentoring scheme\n\n At Austin Rose, we specialise in Public Practice recruitment and use our market insight to support professionals in securing roles aligned with their long-term ambitions. \n #accountancyfirms #publicpractice #aca #acca

Management Accountant \n London – Permanent – Hybrid – £60,000 to £65,000 DOE \n \n A housing organisation in London is looking to appoint a Management Accountant to join its finance team. This is a hands-on opportunity for a commercially minded accountant to take ownership of management reporting and month-end, while also developing their business partnering and analytical skills. \n Working closely with both finance and non-financial stakeholders, you will play an important role in producing accurate and insightful management information, while helping to improve and systemise existing processes. \n \n Responsibilities \n\n • Take ownership of the month-end process, including journals, reconciliations and management accounts.\n, • Produce timely and accurate monthly management reporting, budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis.\n, • Work closely with the Head of FP&A and Financial Controller to ensure robust financial controls and reporting.\n, • Provide financial analysis and insight to support operational decision-making.\n, • Build relationships with operational teams and develop finance business partnering across the organisation.\n, • Develop and improve Excel-based reporting, models and processes.\n, • Identify opportunities to improve and systemise existing processes and reporting.\n\n \n Requirements \n\n • Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA), or a finalist actively working towards qualification.\n, • Experience in a Management Accountant role within property, residential, real estate, development or another capital-intensive environment would be advantageous, but candidates from other sectors will be considered.\n, • Strong Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs, PivotTables and the ability to build practical models and reporting tools.\n, • Experience of month-end, management accounts and financial reporting.\n, • Strong analytical skills with the ability to understand and explain financial performance.\n, • Commercially minded, with an interest in working closely with operational stakeholders.\n, • A proactive approach and the desire to improve how things are done rather than simply maintaining the status quo.\n\n \n This is an opportunity to develop beyond traditional management accounting, gaining exposure to FP&A, commercial analysis and finance business partnering while playing a key role in strengthening the finance function.

Our client, a leading accountancy firm in Central London is looking to recruit a Semi Senior Accountant. \n The firm work with a broad range of clients across sectors including: Media, Entertainment, Property, Professional Services and Hospitality. Accountancy services offered by the firm span accounts preparation, tax return preparation, external audit, bookkeeping, payroll and advisory. \n The firm have a fantastic reputation and work with clients ranging from start-ups through to established multi-million pound turnover businesses. \n As a Semi Senior within the Accounts team, you will support the Partners, Managers and Senior Accountants in providing services for sole traders, limited companies and partnerships. \n Responsibilities will include: \n • Preparing year end accounts for review by Managers/Partners \n • Day to day bookkeeping for clients \n • Preparing VAT returns and liaising with tax department \n • Answering enquiries from clients and senior staff \n • The opportunity to partake in audits \n • Providing support and training to junior/trainee accountants \n The firm provide excellent training as well as study support towards the ACA / ACCA qualification. You will be expected to progress and take on more responsibility as you become more experienced. \n To be considered for this role, you must currently be working as a Trainee Accountant / Junior Accountant / Semi Senior Accountant at an established accountancy firm. \n This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly and supportive firm who allow flexible working. If you are interested in this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please apply today!

Transactional Manager (Finance Operations Manager)\n Location: Central LondonSalary: Competitive + Benefits \n Robert Half is partnering with a high-growth, private equity-backed business to recruit a Transactional Manager (Finance Operations Manager). \n This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced, multi-site organisation operating across the UK and Europe. The business is experiencing significant growth and requires a commercially minded finance leader to oversee and enhance its transactional finance function. \n Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will take ownership of the end-to-end finance operations function, leading a team across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, billing, banking and cash management, while driving process improvements, automation and operational excellence. \n This role would suit a qualified finance professional who enjoys improving processes, leveraging technology and building scalable finance operations within a growing business. Key ResponsibilitiesFinance Operations\n\n • Lead the day-to-day transactional finance function, overseeing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, billing and banking activities.\n, • Ensure accurate and timely invoicing across multiple entities and locations.\n, • Oversee cash allocation, bank reconciliations and cash management processes.\n, • Manage supplier payment runs and working capital processes.\n, • Drive strong credit control and cash collection activities.\n, • Support month-end close by ensuring reconciliations are completed accurately and on time.\n, • Maintain robust financial controls and balance sheet integrity across operational finance.\nProcess Improvement & Automation\n A key part of the role will be identifying opportunities to improve, simplify and automate finance processes. \n You will: \n\n • Review existing workflows and identify efficiencies across AP, AR and banking.\n, • Reduce manual processes through automation and better use of systems.\n, • Lead finance systems enhancements and process optimisation initiatives.\n, • Partner with internal stakeholders to improve operational effectiveness.\n, • Support finance transformation projects and technology implementations.\n, • Develop KPI reporting to monitor team performance and process efficiency.\nTeam Leadership\n\n, • Lead, mentor and develop a transactional finance team.\n, • Create a culture focused on accountability, continuous improvement and high-quality service.\n, • Ensure workloads are effectively managed and prioritised.\n, • Develop team capability through coaching, training and performance management.\n, • Improve resilience through documentation, process standardisation and cross-training.\nControls & Governance\n\n, • Maintain strong financial controls across all transactional finance processes.\n, • Ensure finance policies and procedures are clearly documented and adhered to.\n, • Support audit requirements and strengthen the overall control environment.\n, • Identify operational risks and implement practical improvements.\nStakeholder Management\n\n, • Build strong relationships across finance and operational teams.\n, • Act as a trusted business partner while maintaining appropriate financial controls.\n, • Support the wider business with process improvements, training and finance best practices.\nAbout You\n Essential: \n\n • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.\n, • Proven experience leading and developing transactional finance teams.\n, • Strong understanding of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, billing, banking and financial controls.\n, • Demonstrable experience improving finance processes and driving automation.\n, • Strong systems and ERP experience.\n, • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.\n, • Confident communicator with the ability to work effectively across multiple stakeholder groups.\nMost Important Things (MITs)\n The client is particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate: \n\n • Qualified accountant status (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with a strong academic and professional background.\n, • Proven team management experience, including developing teams and improving AP/AR processes.\n, • Experience within a multi-site environment, ideally from sectors such as retail, hospitality, property, real estate or other customer-facing businesses.\nDesirable Experience\n\n, • Finance transformation or systems implementation experience.\n, • Exposure to ERP and finance automation tools such as Sage Intacct, Yooz or similar platforms.\n, • Experience within a fast-growing or private equity-backed business.\n, • Multi-entity finance experience.\n, • Strong reporting and KPI development capabilities.\nWhat's on Offer\n\n, • Opportunity to join a high-growth, PE-backed organisation at an exciting stage of its journey.\n, • Significant exposure to finance transformation and process improvement initiatives.\n, • A highly visible role with genuine opportunity to shape and enhance the finance function.\n, • Collaborative culture with strong opportunities for personal and professional development.\n\n \n Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. 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Management Accountant. OUR CLIENT is a leading international property investment and development business with a diverse portfolio of UK and European entities. They are seeking an experienced Management Accountant with previous real estate or property sector experience to join their collaborative Finance team on a 14-month fixed-term contract. \n Working within a small but highly skilled team, you will play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, supporting statutory accounts, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous process improvements. \n \n KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: \n Financial Reporting & Analysis \n\n • Prepare and deliver quarterly management accounts for smaller entities and third-party accounts.\n, • Support the Finance Manager in preparing quarterly management accounts for larger entities.\n, • Assist with the quarterly group consolidation process and prepare supporting schedules for reporting to the overseas Head Office.\n, • Assist in drafting statutory financial statements for multiple entities for review.\n, • Liaise with external auditors to ensure statutory accounts are completed accurately and on time.\n, • Review draft financial statements for third-party entities, identifying any significant changes from previously reported accounts.\n\n Audit & Compliance \n\n • Review VAT and CIS reporting and reconciliation processes, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.\n, • Prepare Office for National Statistics (ONS) survey returns and supporting schedules.\n\n Process Improvement \n\n • Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and reporting efficiencies.\n, • Support the implementation and development of finance systems.\n, • Mentor and support junior team members, sharing knowledge to strengthen the team's capability and productivity.\n\n Team Support \n\n • Support the Finance team with day-to-day accounting operations, including payment runs and reviewing journal entries.\n, • Provide cover for banking activities by entering payment details into the banking portal during staff absences.\n, • Work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute to the ongoing development of the Finance function.\n\n \n THE PERSON: \n\n • Essential: Finance professional with c5-6 years’ post-education experience preparing Management Accounts within the real estate, property investment, property development or commercial property sector.\n, • Experience with VAT and CIS reporting.\n, • Excellent analytical skills and strong attention to detail.\n\n \n Benefits: \n\n • 2 days WFH\n\n Please note: Due to the specialist nature of this role, previous experience within the real estate or property sector is essential. Unfortunately, applicants without relevant industry experience will not be considered. \n \n \n Discover Your Next Opportunity with Trident \n \n Connect with us on LinkedIn to stay updated on the latest real estate finance opportunities or browse current vacancies via our website. \n \n Every application is reviewed carefully and retained on our database for future opportunities. Whilst we are unable to respond to every applicant individually, if you have not heard from us within 5 working days, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion. \n \n Stay Ahead in the Market: \n\n • Sign Up for Job Alerts - Be the first to hear about new openings.\n, • Register Your CV with our specialist team.\n, • Looking to Recruit? - Partner with us to secure top real estate finance talent.\n

FUND CONTROLLER | Real Estate Investment- OUR CLIENT is a leading UK-based real estate investment and asset management firm with a strong track record across the commercial property sector. They are established and highly regarded and now seek to appoint a Fund Controller within its Fund Finance team.This is a high-impact role for a qualified accountant with strong real estate fund control experience, looking to combine technical expertise with genuine commercial and business partnering responsibility. \n \n THE ROLE: \n Reporting to the Fund Finance Head, you will take ownership of the financial affairs of a portfolio of commercial real estate funds, LPs, SPVs and associated holding structures. You will work closely with Investment, Asset Management, Investor Relations and Finance, providing financial insight and control throughout the investment lifecycle – from acquisitions and refinancing through to disposals and business plan execution. \n \n Key areas of responsibility include: \n\n • Ownership of fund financial management, reporting and financial control.\n, • Oversight of financial close and management/investor reporting.\n, • Fund and asset-level liquidity forecasting and treasury management.\n, • Capital calls, investor distributions and cash management.\n, • Lender compliance, covenant monitoring and waterfall calculations.\n, • Investor, lender and board-level reporting and analysis.\n, • Leading annual audits and oversight of statutory accounts.\n, • Review of tax, VAT and other statutory compliance.\n, • Financial analysis and due diligence supporting acquisitions, disposals and refinancing.\n, • Business partnering with Investment and Asset Management teams.\n, • Supervision, review and development of junior finance professionals.\n, • Driving improvements to fund finance processes, controls, systems and reporting.\n\n \n \n WHAT THE PLATFORM OFFERS: \n This is an opportunity to join a well-established real estate investment business with a strong institutional approach, sophisticated investment structures and a collaborative, high-performing finance function. \n \n The role offers: \n Significant exposure across commercial real estate funds and investment structures. \n Direct interaction with senior Investment, Asset Management and Finance stakeholders. \n Exposure to acquisitions, disposals, refinancing and wider investment activity. \n The opportunity to influence financial and commercial decision-making. \n Responsibility for developing and mentoring junior team members. \n Scope to improve processes, reporting and systems across the Fund Finance function. \n A role with genuine visibility and progression within the wider business. \n \n THE PERSON: \n You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with 5+ years' post-qualified experience and a strong background in real estate fund accounting or financial control. \n \n You should bring: \n\n • Strong technical accounting and financial reporting expertise.\n, • Experience across real estate investment structures and fund/partnership accounting.\n, • Good understanding of debt financing, covenants and lender requirements.\n, • Strong knowledge of IFRS / UK GAAP and relevant tax considerations.\n, • Advanced Excel and financial modelling capability.\n, • Commercial awareness and a solutions-focused approach.\n, • Confidence engaging with investors, lenders, auditors and senior stakeholders.\n, • Experience reviewing and developing junior finance professionals.\n, • Experience with BLUEBOX / TRAMPS, YARDI or MRI would be advantageous.\n\n \n This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Fund Controller / Senior Fund Accountant / Fund Finance professional who wants to move beyond production-focused accounting into a broader role combining fund control, commercial analysis and business partnering. Join a collaborative and ambitious firm offering exposure to complex, high-value transactions and genuine career development within a respected name in UK real estate investment. \n \n Benefits: \n\n • Highly Competitive Base Salary, dependent upon experience.\n, • Incentivised Bonus.\n, • 28 days holiday per annum.\n, • Life Assurance, PMI and Healthcare Cash Plan.\n, • 5% Company Pension Contribution.\n\n \n Discover Your Next Opportunity with Trident \n \n Connect with us on LinkedIn to stay updated on the latest real estate finance opportunities or browse current vacancies via our website. \n \n Every application is reviewed carefully and retained on our database for future opportunities. Whilst we are unable to respond to every applicant individually, if you have not heard from us within 5 working days, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion. \n \n Stay Ahead in the Market: \n\n • Sign Up for Job Alerts - Be the first to hear about new openings.\n, • Register Your CV with our specialist team.\n, • Looking to Recruit? - Partner with us to secure top real estate finance talent.\n\n

A Block Management Service Charge Accountant is required to join a specialist property management business in the Bromley area, working within a focused team managing service charge accounts across a managed residential property portfolio. Previous experience of working with Property Management Accounts is essential and the role will be office based. \n Worth Recruiting - Property Industry Recruitment \n Job Title: Service Charge Accountant \n Sector: Property Management Accounts \n Location: Bromley, BR1 \n Salary: £45,000 per annum \n Position: Permanent, Full-Time \n Reference: WR96718 \n This role will suit a qualified or part-qualified accounts person but property industry experience and a strong understanding of service charge accounting is essential. You'll be responsible for accurate financial reporting, reconciliations and supporting property managers with the financial management of residential developments. \n Our client will only consider candidates who are looking for an office-based role and who have worked in Block or estate management \n What's in it for you (Benefits) \n\n • Salary of £45,000\n, • Opportunity to work within a specialist property management environment\n, • Professional and supportive team\n, • Varied residential property portfolio\n, • Career development and progression opportunities \n\n The Company \n\n • Specialist residential property management business\n, • Focused on residential blocks, leasehold properties and property developments\n, • Provides property management services including service charge and financial management \n\n What You'll Be Doing (Key Responsibilities) as a Service Charge Accountant \n\n • Prepare and manage annual service charge budgets and accounts\n, • Complete service charge reconciliations and financial reporting\n, • Review expenditure and ensure costs are accurately allocated to properties\n, • Process and review supplier invoices and payments\n, • Liaise with property managers, leaseholders and external stakeholders regarding financial queries\n, • Assist with year-end accounts, audits and statutory reporting requirements \n\n What our client is looking for (Skills & Experience) \n\n • Qualified or part-qualified accountant, preferably ACCA, CIMA or ACA\n, • Previous experience in service charge accounting or property accounting\n, • Strong understanding of residential property and leasehold accounting\n, • Experience preparing service charge budgets and year-end accounts\n, • Confident working with reconciliations and financial reporting\n, • Strong Excel and accounting systems skills\n, • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy\n, • Clear communicator with the ability to work effectively with property managers and clients\n\n Is this the role for you? \n Contact Worth Recruiting now! If you are interested in this Service Charge Accountant role, please contact the Property Recruitment Team at Worth Recruiting immediately, quoting job reference: WR96718. \n About Your Application: \n\n • Response Time: We receive a great many applications and respond as quickly as possible. If you have not heard from us within 48 working hours, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.\n, • Data Protection: Worth Recruiting is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this position. By submitting your application, you consent to Worth Recruiting processing and storing your data for the purposes of your job search. For more information, please see our privacy policy on our website.\n, • Confidentiality: All communications with Worth Recruiting are completely confidential. We will always need to speak with you before we are able to submit your CV to our client.\n, • Please Note: This vacancy summary is intended as a general guide only and should not be used as a definitive job description. Our client's job description, including details like the salary, may change without prior notice and in any case may be influenced by the skills, qualifications, previous experience, attitude, and ability of a candidate. \n\n About Worth Recruiting: Worth Recruiting provides a bespoke recruitment service to the Property Industry offering roles in Estate Agency, Lettings, Commercial Property, Surveying, Property Management, Financial Services, and Prop Tech. Find out more at: worthrecruiting.me. \n Job Reference: WR96718 - Service Charge Accountant - Property Management Accounts \n

A Head of Block Management Accounts is required to lead the accounts function within a specialist residential property management business in the Bromley area. This is a key role overseeing the financial management of a varied residential block portfolio. Previous experience in Block Management Accounts and in team management is essential. \n Worth Recruiting - Property Industry Recruitment \n Job Title: Head of Block Management Accounts \n Sector: Property Management Accounts \n Location: Bromley BR1 \n Salary: £45,000 per annum \n Position: Permanent, Full-Time \n Reference: WR96718 \n The successful candidate will preferably have a recognised accountancy qualification but previous strong property industry experience, ideally within block or service charge accounting is essential. You'll take ownership of financial processes, lead the accounting function and work closely with the wider property management team. \n This is an office-based role - Candidates seeking remote roles or without property management experience will not be considered. \n What's in it for you (Benefits) \n\n • Salary of circa £60,000 (Subject to experience and qualifications)\n, • Senior position with responsibility for the accounts function\n, • Opportunity to shape and develop accounting processes\n, • Varied residential property portfolio\n, • Professional and supportive working environment \n\n The Company \n\n • Specialist residential property management business\n, • Focused on residential blocks, leasehold properties, RTM and RMC management\n, • Provides comprehensive property and financial management services \n\n What You'll Be Doing (Key Responsibilities) as a Head of Block Management Accounts \n\n • Lead and oversee the block management accounts function\n, • Manage the preparation of service charge budgets, accounts and financial reports\n, • Oversee reconciliations, expenditure, payments and financial controls across the portfolio\n, • Review and monitor the accuracy of service charge and property accounting\n, • Support property managers with complex financial queries and client reporting\n, • Lead year-end accounting processes, audits and statutory reporting requirements \n\n What our client is looking for (Skills & Experience) \n\n • Fully qualified accountant with ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification essential\n, • Significant property accounting experience within the residential sector\n, • Strong knowledge of service charge and block management accounting\n, • Proven experience overseeing service charge budgets and year-end accounts\n, • Experience managing or mentoring an accounts team\n, • Strong understanding of leasehold and residential property legislation\n, • Excellent Excel and accounting systems knowledge\n, • Highly organised, commercially aware and confident communicating with clients and senior stakeholders\n\n Is this the role for you? \n Contact Worth Recruiting now! If you are interested in this Head of Block Management Accounts role, please contact the Property Recruitment Team at Worth Recruiting immediately, quoting job reference: WR96719. \n About Your Application: \n\n • Response Time: We receive a great many applications and respond as quickly as possible. If you have not heard from us within 48 working hours, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.\n, • Data Protection: Worth Recruiting is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this position. By submitting your application, you consent to Worth Recruiting processing and storing your data for the purposes of your job search. For more information, please see our privacy policy on our website.\n, • Confidentiality: All communications with Worth Recruiting are completely confidential. We will always need to speak with you before we are able to submit your CV to our client.\n, • Please Note: This vacancy summary is intended as a general guide only and should not be used as a definitive job description. Our client's job description, including details like the salary, may change without prior notice and in any case may be influenced by the skills, qualifications, previous experience, attitude, and ability of a candidate. \n\n About Worth Recruiting: Worth Recruiting provides a bespoke recruitment service to the Property Industry offering roles in Estate Agency, Lettings, Commercial Property, Surveying, Property Management, Financial Services, and Prop Tech. Find out more at: worthrecruiting.me. \n Job Reference: WR96719 - Head of Block Management Accounts- Property Company / Property Management Accounts \n

Job Title: Senior Bookkeeper \n Location: Aston Rowe Estate Agents, Acton, West London \n Salary: £30-£35 per hour depending on experience \n Job Type: Contract / Freelance, Part Time \n For somebody working alongside the business, we expect the role to take approximately 35 hours per month initially, reducing to around 20-28 hours per month once the processes and systems are familiar. We are looking for somebody interested in a stable, long-term relationship with Aston Rowe and who can commit to the required month-end timetable. \n About the role: \n You will be responsible for the regular bookkeeping and month-end accounting for Aston Rowe, including: \n\n • Posting supplier invoices and purchase bills into Xero\n, • Maintaining supporting documentation and filing records\n, • Reconciling our bank and control accounts\n, • Extracting lettings and property-management income from landlord period statements\n, • Identifying Aston Rowe's own fees versus supplier work\n, • Calculating commission earned on supplier work\n, • Preparing monthly wage journals using payroll information supplied by our accountants\n, • Posting accruals and prepayments\n, • Preparing monthly VAT liability journals\n, • Preparing and submitting quarterly VAT returns through Xero following director review\n, • Preparing the monthly aged-payables report for the directors\n, • Maintaining Xero tracking across Manager and Department categories\n, • Producing our monthly management accounts through FathomHQ\n, • Preparing meaningful written commentary explaining monthly financial performance\n, • Maintaining accurate books ready for our external accountants at year end\n\n The underlying role covers purchase invoices, bank reconciliation, lettings and property-management income, wages journals, accruals/prepayments, aged payables, VAT and management reporting. \n Working pattern \n Once familiar with the business, the workload is approximately: \n\n • Up to one hour each week for invoice processing and bank reconciliation\n, • Approximately 2-3 days around month end to complete the full month-end process and management accounts\n, • A short quarterly VAT submission process\n\n The month-end work needs to be completed in sequence and within the reporting timetable, so applicants must have genuine availability for the required month-end days rather than fitting the work around other commitments. \n Systems \n The role currently uses: \n Xero | Alto Vebra | FathomHQ | BrightPay | Dropbox | Excel \n Previous experience with Alto Vebra or FathomHQ would be helpful but is not essential. \n What isn't included in the role \n To keep responsibilities clear, the successful candidate will not be responsible for: \n\n • Running payroll\n, • Credit control/chasing tenants or landlords\n, • Preparing statutory accounts or corporation tax\n, • Deciding which suppliers should be paid\n, • Raising sales invoices\n, • Reconciling the client account within Alto Vebra\n, • These areas remain with Aston Rowe's internal team, directors or external accountants.\n, • Comprehensive handover\n\n This is not a role where the incoming bookkeeper will be expected to work everything out from scratch. \n There is an established bookkeeping process developed over many years, including: \n\n • A detailed step-by-step procedures manual\n, • 14 click-by-click guides\n, • 15 short procedure videos\n, • An overview video explaining the complete month-end process\n, • Organised supporting documentation\n, • Existing reconciled management accounts\n, • Access to the outgoing bookkeeper for questions during the transition\n, • Screen-sharing support during the initial handover period\n\n About you: \n You should be confident working independently and taking responsibility for the accuracy of the books. \n You will need: \n\n • Strong practical experience using Xero\n, • Good understanding of bank reconciliations and control accounts\n, • Experience preparing manual journals\n, • Experience with accruals and prepayments\n, • Good practical knowledge of VAT and Making Tax Digital\n, • Experience using Xero tracking categories or equivalent departmental reporting\n, • Strong Excel skills\n, • Experience preparing monthly management accounts\n, • The ability to analyse financial results and write clear management commentary\n, • Excellent attention to detail and the discipline to follow established accounting processes\n, • The ability to investigate discrepancies rather than simply post transactions\n\n Experience within estate agency, lettings or property management would be a significant advantage, although we will consider a strong general-practice or SME bookkeeper who can demonstrate the necessary technical experience. \n The handover specifically identifies lettings/property experience as advantageous because interpreting landlord statements is the area likely to require the most learning initially. \n AAT, ICB or other bookkeeping/accountancy qualifications would be advantageous, although we are equally interested in candidates who are qualified by experience. \n Additional Information: \n Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. \n Candidates with experience of; Senior Accountant, Accounting Manager, Finance Manager, Financial Controller, Assistant Financial Controller, Accounts Manager, Senior Accounts Assistant, Management Accountant will also be considered for this role.

Are you a qualified accountant with strong statutory accounts experience looking for your next contract opportunity? We are working exclusively with a leading London-based organisation to recruit a Financial Accounting Manager on a 9 month fixed term contract. \n \n The Role \n This is a pivotal position within a busy Group Finance function, with primary responsibility for managing the end-to-end production of a high volume of statutory accounts ahead of a Summer 2027 filing deadline. You will coordinate the external audit process across a significant number of entities, liaise with the Group Tax team on statutory disclosures, and support the wider team with month-end close and the production of the Group's Annual Report and Accounts. \n \n This is a technically demanding role that requires someone who can hit the ground running, manage a complex timetable across multiple entities, and maintain the highest standards of accuracy throughout. Ideally we are looking for someone that has experience working in the property/real estate sector. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Managing the production of circa 150 statutory accounts across the Group in accordance with IFRS\n, • Coordinating external audit across approximately 50 entities\n, • Supporting month-end close, reconciliations and financial reporting\n, • Liaising with internal and external stakeholders including auditors, lenders and investors\n, • Contributing to systems and process improvements across the finance function\n\n \n What We're Looking For \n\n • ACA or ACCA qualified\n, • Strong technical accounting knowledge with solid IFRS experience\n, • Practice background, ideally from an audit environment, first move out of practice or early post-qualified industry experience welcome\n, • Proven experience preparing or auditing statutory accounts across multiple entities\n, • Highly organised with the ability to manage high volumes of work under pressure\n, • Experience with Caseware is advantageous - training will be provided\n, • Strong Excel skills and confidence across finance systems\n\n \n The Opportunity \n This is a fantastic contract role for someone who thrives in a technically rigorous environment and wants to make a real impact during a critical reporting period. The organisation offers a collaborative team culture and a genuine opportunity to add value from day one.

Based in Ealing Broadway five days a week, the Service Charge Accountant will focus on the organisation's residential portfolio. This opportunity would suit someone with residential service charge accounting experience who can confidently work with Qube. \n The organisation \n Our client is an established, family-owned property business. They are looking for a Service Charge Accountant who can join their team on a temporary basis and support the financial management of their residential properties. \n The role and responsibilities \n As Service Charge Accountant, you will take responsibility for key service charge accounting activity across the residential portfolio. Drawing on the responsibilities within the original brief, your work will include: \n\n • Managing service charge accounts and maintaining accurate financial records.\n, • Preparing service charge, ground rent, insurance and rent demands.\n, • Preparing service charge year-end and quarter-end accounts and expenditure reports.\n, • Completing service charge reconciliations and supporting the audit process.\n, • Reviewing relevant lease terms to establish recoverable and non-recoverable costs.\n, • Maintaining accurate property and financial information within Qube.\n, • Reviewing unallocated transactions and supporting the daily banking process.\n, • Working with Property Managers to provide financial information and resolve service charge queries.\n, • Responding to relevant resident, client and supplier queries.\n, • Supporting the financial onboarding of new properties where required.\n\n The skills needed \n We are looking for a Service Charge Accountant who can bring relevant knowledge to the assignment from the outset. \n You will need: \n\n • Working knowledge of residential service charge accounting.\n, • Working knowledge of Qube.\n, • Knowledge of service charge reconciliations and year-end accounting.\n, • An understanding of lease terms and the treatment of recoverable and non-recoverable expenditure.\n, • The ability to maintain accurate financial records and manage competing deadlines.\n, • Clear communication skills when working with Property Managers and other stakeholders.\n\n This is an initial one-month temporary assignment paying £200-£250 per day, with a likely extension. The Service Charge Accountant will be based in Ealing Broadway five days per week, so applicants should be comfortable with a fully office-based position. \n Interviews are ongoing, so apply now to be considered. \n Due to the volume of applications received, if you don't hear back from us, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. \n If you require any adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process for any reason whatsoever, please let your Cobalt consultant know.

OUR CLIENT is a property management firm who has been established for over 25 years. Their portfolio includes both residential and commercial properties, containing mansion blocks to mixed use properties. Due to winning new business, they are now seeking a Client Accountant to work on a residential block portfolio to ensure new property finances are up to date and ensuring handover has been completed. \n \n THE ROLE REQUIREMENTS for the Client Accountant: \n\n • Responsible for preparing year-end complex service charge accounts for residential blocks.\n, • Responsible for preparing quarterly client reports.\n, • Preparing bank reconciliations.\n, • Being first point of client contact regarding the handover of new clients and following up on any outstanding queries.\n, • Assisting with VAT returns.\n, • Handling day-to-day clients’ queries.\n, • Overseeing day to day bank balances and monthly bank reconciliation process.\n, • Raising quarterly management fees.\n, • Assisting with management of accounts receivable, payable and credit control functions.\n\n \n THE PERSON and SKILL REQUIREMENTS: \n\n • Must have knowledge and experience of the residential block property sector.\n, • Familiar with a Property Management System.\n, • Service Charge accounts preparation experience.\n\n \n \n Discover Your Next Opportunity with Trident \n \n Connect with us on LinkedIn to stay updated on the latest real estate finance opportunities or browse current vacancies via our website. \n \n Every application is reviewed carefully and retained on our database for future opportunities. Whilst we are unable to respond to every applicant individually, if you have not heard from us within 5 working days, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion. \n \n Stay Ahead in the Market: \n\n • Sign Up for Job Alerts - Be the first to hear about new openings.\n, • Register Your CV with our specialist team.\n, • Looking to Recruit? - Partner with us to secure top real estate finance talent.\n

Pear Recruitment – Service Charge Accountant \n Location - Holloway \n Salary -£45,000 \n Hours - Mon to Fri 9am -6pm \n 2 years plus experience \n We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Service Charge Accountant to join this well-established and highly regarded agent based in Holloway, North London. \n The successful candidate will be highly organised, methodical and detail-oriented, with a structured approach to managing service charge accounts and financial records. You will have previous experience within property accounting, with a strong understanding of service charge budgets, reconciliations, invoicing and year-end accounts. \n Candidates should have excellent numerical and administrative skills, and be confident using accounting and property management software. Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines are essential, as is the confidence to communicate effectively with clients, leaseholders, managing agents and suppliers. \n This is an exciting opportunity for a professional and proactive Service Charge Accountant who is looking to join an established business and develop their career within the property management sector. \n Duties \n\n • Preparing and managing annual service charge accounts for residential and/or commercial properties.\n, • Preparing service charge budgets and monitoring expenditure against budget.\n, • Processing and reconciling service charge income and expenditure.\n, • Raising and allocating service charge demands and invoices.\n, • Completing bank reconciliations and ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded.\n, • Reviewing supplier invoices and allocating costs to the correct properties, units and service charge codes.\n, • Preparing year-end service charge accounts and liaising with external auditors/accountants where required.\n, • Investigating and resolving accounting discrepancies and queries.\n, • Managing arrears and outstanding service charge payments and liaising with property managers where necessary.\n, • Responding to leaseholder and client queries regarding service charges, payments and account balances.\n, • Maintaining accurate property and financial records in accordance with leases and company procedures.\n, • Assisting with financial reporting and providing clients and management with regular reports.\n, • Working closely with Property Managers, Managing Agents, contractors and suppliers to ensure costs are correctly recorded and paid.\n, • Ensuring service charge accounts comply with relevant legislation, lease requirements and industry regulations.\n\n Personal Attributes \n\n • At least 2 years’ experience\n, • Highly organised and accurate.\n, • Strong financial and numerical skills with excellent attention to detail.\n, • Strong knowledge of property management and leasehold legislation.\n, • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple properties and deadlines.\n, • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate discrepancies and resolve financial queries.\n, • Confident stakeholder management, dealing with leaseholders, clients, contractors, suppliers and property managers.\n\n \n If you are interested in this Service charge accountant position and would like to know more, please email your CV or telephone us on a strictly private and confidential basis for an informal discussion. \n Recommend a friend - Do you know someone looking for a position? If you recommend them to us, we have a fantastic referral fee to offer! Please contact us for more information. \n Due to the number of responses, we receive to our advertisements we are unfortunately unable to respond individually to each applicant. If you do not hear from us within 7 days, you may assume you have not been selected this time - but please apply for anything you feel you are suitable for and thank you for your interest in PEAR Recruitment. \n Confidentiality – All communication with us is treated with the upmost confidentiality and you will always be advised if your CV is being submitted to a client.

Part-Time Property/Service Charge Accountant - Hampstead - £24,000 - £28,000 DOE \n Our client, an award winning, independent estate agency are looking for a part-time Property/Service Charge Accountant to join the team in Northwest London. \n This is a newly created role supporting their Property Management and Block Management teams as the business continues to develop. Working approximately three days per week, you will take ownership of key property accounting functions and work closely with Property Managers, Block Managers and senior management. \n You'll have the opportunity to take ownership of an important part of the business, improve existing processes and help develop the property accounting function as the company grows. \n Duties \n\n • Preparation of annual service-charge accounts\n, • Service-charge budgets\n, • Client-account reconciliations\n, • Invoice processing and raising\n, • Accruals and prepayments\n, • Arrears and financial reporting\n, • Liaising with external accountants\n, • Supporting Property and Block Managers with financial queries\n, • Improving and streamlining existing accounting processes\n\n Skills and Experience Required \n\n • 2 years' experience in residential property accounting/client accounting\n, • Experience in Service Charge accounting\n, • Experience in Block management accounts\n, • Highly organised\n, • Comfortable working independently and have excellent attention to detail.\n, • Strong Excel skills and experience working alongside Property or Block Management teams would be particularly valuable\n, • Experience with Payprop - desirable\n\n Working Hours: 3 days a week, hours are negotiable, office based Salary: £24,000 - £28,000 \n For more information, please contact Anisha on the Business Support team at Dove & Hawk Property recruitment. \n Dove & Hawk Property Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of permanent workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's and Privacy Policy which can be found at doveandhawk.co.uk

As a Property Accountant in the public sector, you'll play a key role in managing property-related financial transactions to help ensure smooth operations. This temporary role involves maintaining accurate records and providing essential financial support within property team. \n Client Details \n This role is based within a major public sector organisation in London. \n Description \n\n • Oversee property-related financial transactions and ensure accurate record-keeping.\n, • Prepare and review financial reports related to property accounts.\n, • Assist with budget management and forecasting for property assets.\n, • Reconcile property accounts and resolve discrepancies promptly.\n, • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure compliance with financial regulations.\n, • Provide financial insights to support property management decisions.\n, • Monitor and manage financial risks associated with property assets.\n, • Support audits and provide necessary documentation as required.\n\n Profile \n A successful Property Accountant should have: \n\n • Full accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)\n, • Strong experience in property-related financial management.\n, • Proficiency with financial software and tools.\n, • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.\n, • An understanding of public sector financial regulations.\n, • Attention to detail and strong organisational skills.\n, • Effective communication skills to liaise with internal stakeholders.\n\n Job Offer \n\n • Daily rate of £450.\n, • Temporary contract offering flexibility.\n

Senior Property Accountant \n Central London \n £70k – £85k + Bonus & Hybrid Working (2-3 days in the office) \n The role: The role will sit between the CFO and the Property Accountant and will incorporate both financial accounting as well as having a hands on oversight role in the property service charge accounting. \n Duties: \n\n • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for real estate portfolios\n, • Perform variance analysis, budget forecasting, and financial modelling\n, • Ensure accurate and timely submission of statutory accounts, including VAT returns, corporation tax, and capital allowances\n, • Oversee all aspects of property accounting, including rent rolls, service charges, and maintenance of lease schedules\n, • Preparation and reconciliation of service charge\n, • Review and reconcile tenant ledgers, accounts receivable, and accounts payable\n, • Preparation and filling of VAT returns\n\n Requirements: \n\n • Strong, hands-on property accounting experience\n, • Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards (UK GAAP/IFRS) and property tax regulations\n, • Advanced proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage, Yardi, MRI) and MS Excel\n, • Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage, grow and develop a team\n\n Why should you work for this company? \n\n • Opportunity to join a growing company with ambitious investment plans\n, • Fantastic autonomy in this role, opportunity to very much make the role your own\n, • Excellent working flexibility\n\n Interview process: \n\n • Two stage process\n, • 1st stage on Teams/Zoom\n, • 2nd stage held face to face in the office\n\n If you would like further information on this opportunity please apply online with your updated CV. \n

Our client is looking for an organised and detail-oriented Accountant to manage the accounts for a portfolio of residential properties. The role will cover day-to-day accounting, service charge accounts, reconciliations, credit control and financial reporting. \n Salary: £35K - £45K \n Hours: 9am – 5pm \n\n • Process and reconcile supplier, contractor and bank transactions.\n, • Prepare payment runs and maintain accurate accounting records.\n, • Allocate payments and expenses to the correct property and service charge accounts.\n, • Resolve invoice, payment and reconciliation discrepancies.\n, • Assist with service charge budgets, demands, recharges and balancing charges.\n, • Monitor expenditure and maintain accurate service charge accounts.\n, • Monitor leaseholder accounts and arrears.\n, • Contact leaseholders regarding overdue payments and payment plans.\n, • Maintain arrears records and liaise with solicitors or debt collection agencies where required.\n, • Prepare budget versus expenditure reports and support month/year-end accounting.\n\n Experience & Skills \n\n • Minimum 3 years’ experience in accounts\n, • Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.\n, • Excellent numerical accuracy, organisation and attention to detail.\n, • Strong reconciliation, communication and problem-solving skills.\n\n

This is an entirely office-based position, five days per week, and offers the opportunity to take ownership of service charge accounting across a commercial property portfolio. The Service Charge Accountant will report to the Senior Commercial Property Manager and work closely with the wider Property Management and Accounts teams. \n The organisation \n Our client is an established, family-owned property business with a commercial property portfolio. \n Based from its Central London office, the business is looking for a Service Charge Accountant who can provide accurate financial management across its properties while working closely with Property Managers and other stakeholders. \n The role and responsibilities \n As Service Charge Accountant, you will take responsibility for the financial management of service charges across the commercial portfolio. \n Your responsibilities will include: \n\n • Managing service charge accounts and maintaining accurate financial records.\n, • Preparing and issuing service charge, ground rent, insurance and rent demands.\n, • Preparing service charge year-end and quarter-end accounts and expenditure reports, taking accounts through to trial balance for external accountants.\n, • Completing service charge reconciliations and supporting the audit process.\n, • Reviewing commercial lease terms to establish recoverable and non-recoverable costs and ensuring costs are recovered in line with lease obligations.\n, • Maintaining accurate financial and property information within Qube.\n, • Managing daily banking routines and reviewing unallocated transactions.\n, • Supporting the onboarding of new properties and taking ownership of the financial process.\n, • Working closely with Property Managers to provide financial reports and support the management of individual properties.\n, • Responding to relevant client, tenant and supplier queries and escalating urgent matters where required.\n, • Monitoring key financial deadlines and ensuring service charge activity is completed on time.\n\n These responsibilities reflect the core service charge accounting duties set out in the original brief while removing some of the broader company-wide responsibilities that aren't necessary to understand the position. \n The skills needed \n We are looking for a Service Charge Accountant with a strong working knowledge of commercial service charge accounting. \n You will need: \n\n • Working knowledge of commercial service charge accounting.\n, • Working knowledge of Qube.\n, • Knowledge of preparing service charge year-end and quarter-end accounts.\n, • Knowledge of service charge reconciliations and the audit process.\n\n This Service Charge Accountant position offers a salary of £45,000-£55,000 and is based in Central London, W1W 6QP. The role is entirely office-based, five days per week, so applicants should be comfortable with this working pattern before applying. \n

This private Family Office in North London with Property investments is seeking an experienced stand-alone Financial Accountant / Finance Manager / Financial Controller to oversee the low-volume accounting for around 10 statutory entities / SPVs. \n This Financial Accountant / Finance Manager / Financial Controller role, reporting to the owners and an external accountant will involve: \n\n • Working with Xero and Sage bookkeeping / accounting software\n, • Processing a small volume of monthly transactions, both payables and receivables\n, • Monthly bank reconciliations and preparing and submitting VAT returns\n, • Balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules\n, • Managing intercompany transactions and reconciliations\n, • Producing monthly management accounts\n, • Prepare year-end files and information for the auditors\n, • Ad hoc financial analysis and financial modelling when required\n\n This Financial Accountant / Finance Manager / Financial Controller would suit an experienced stable accountant, either qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, ACMA) or Qualified by Experience. Previous exposure to multiple entities would be useful. Experience in Property or an Accountancy Practice would be useful but is not essential.

Your new company \n I am currently partnering with a growing Property business, specialising in Residential and Commercial Property, who are looking to hire a Property Accountant. Working closely with the Directors and Property Managers, this is an excellent opportunity to gain broad exposure across the business and play a key role in supporting commercial decision-making. \n Your new role \n You will play a key role in supporting the Directors and Property Management team. Your responsibilities will include: \n\n • Producing monthly and quarterly management accounts and board reports\n, • Managing service charge accounts and annual reporting\n, • Overseeing daily processing of rent and service charge receipts\n, • Managing bank reconciliations and resolving reconciling items\n, • Completing and submitting VAT calculations and returns\n, • Producing monthly and quarterly management accounts and board reports\n, • Liaising with operational teams and providing financial information and support\n\n What you'll need to succeed \n You'll ideally be newly or recently ACA qualified from a Midtier practice, with strong accounts preparation experience. Experience working with clients in the property / real estate industry is a bonus. \n What you'll get in return \n You'll receive a competitive salary of £55,000 - £60,000, alongside the opportunity to work within a supportive and growing business. This role offers regular exposure to senior management and the chance to develop your commercial and property accounting expertise. \n What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. \n If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

We are recruiting a Financial Accountant for a successful and growing real estate investment business. \n This is a broad role within the Group finance team, offering exposure across management and statutory reporting, financial control and a range of property and corporate activity. \n The position would suit a qualified accountant who enjoys having ownership of their work while operating within a high-quality finance team and gaining exposure to a large and evolving property portfolio. \n Responsibilities of this Financial Accountant role will include: \n\n • Producing management accounts and supporting analysis for a portfolio of Group entities\n, • Supporting the half-year and year-end financial reporting processes\n, • Preparing statutory accounts and associated working papers\n, • Maintaining strong balance sheet controls and completing regular reconciliations\n, • Preparing and reviewing journals and other period-end accounting adjustments\n, • Working closely with the external auditors and responding to information requests\n, • Supporting the accounting requirements arising from property acquisitions, disposals and other transactions\n, • Ensuring financial information across the entities under your responsibility is accurate, complete and delivered to agreed deadlines\n, • Working with colleagues across the wider finance and property teams on ad hoc projects and reporting requirements\n\n To successfully apply for this Financial Accountant role you will be: \n\n • Qualified Accountant - ACA, ACCA, CIMA (or equivalent), with a strong grounding in financial accounting and reporting\n, • Previous real estate experience would be highly advantageous, although candidates from other complex corporate environments will also be considered\n, • Comfortable working across management accounts, statutory reporting, audit and balance sheet control, with the ability to take ownership of multiple entities and competing deadlines\n\n This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established real estate investment business at an interesting stage in its development, with the role offering broad exposure, responsibility and the opportunity to develop within an experienced finance team. \n To register your interest and for immediate consideration, please "Apply Now".

Personal Tax Senior - Hybrid, Central London \n Are you a Tax Senior looking for a new role in Private Client Tax? \n\n Do you have a background as a Personal Tax Senior working with UK and US Tax?\n\n\n\n If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.\n\n\n\n We are proud to be partnering with a leading tax practice in London who are recruiting an experienced and qualified Personal Tax Senior to lead a high-performing team within their personal tax practice.\n\n\n\n This role is essential in delivering accurate, compliant, and strategic tax solutions to a diverse portfolio of private clients, including high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs and families. As a key leader, you will oversee the end-to-end preparation and review of complex personal tax returns—covering Income Tax, Capital Gains Tax, Inheritance Tax, and Property Tax while ensuring full compliance with HMRC regulations and evolving tax legislation.\n\n\n You will play a critical role in mentoring and developing talent, driving operational excellence, and supporting business growth through enhanced client service and process innovation. With a strong foundation in tax accounting and a passion for leadership, this position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of personal tax services within a respected professional firm. \n Responsibilities \n\n • Help lead and manage a team of tax professionals, providing strategic guidance, performance reviews, and career development support.\n, • Supervise the preparation, review and timely submission of complex personal tax returns, including Self Assessment, Capital Gains Tax, Inheritance Tax and Property Tax.\n, • Ensure strict compliance with HMRC regulations, statutory deadlines, and changes in tax law across all client filings.\n, • Serve as a trusted client advisor, delivering clear, accurate, and proactive tax planning advice on personal finance, tax-efficient structuring and year-end strategies.\n, • Identify, assess, and mitigate tax risks, recommending corrective actions and best practice solutions.\n, • Partner with senior partners and cross-functional teams to drive business development, client acquisition, and service innovation.\n, • Implement and maintain robust quality assurance processes, internal controls, and documentation standards.\n, • Stay up to date with legislative changes, HMRC guidance, and industry trends to ensure team expertise remains current.\n, • Develop and deliver training resources and knowledge-sharing initiatives to strengthen team capabilities and performance.\n\n Requirements\n Personal Tax Senior - London \n\n • ATT/CTA qualification, or equivalent chartered certified accountant status.\n, • Progressive experience in personal tax, ideally within a professional services firm or tax advisory practice.\n, • Proven experience in team leadership, people management and talent development.\n, • In-depth knowledge of UK personal tax legislation, including Income Tax, Capital Gains Tax, Inheritance Tax and Property Tax.\n, • Expertise in tax return preparation, compliance and advisory services for private clients.\n, • Exceptional communication, interpersonal and client engagement skills with the ability to simplify complex tax concepts.\n, • High attention to detail, strong organisational skills and a commitment to accuracy and quality.\n, • Proficiency in tax software (e.g., CaseWare, TaxCalc, Thomson Reuters) and Microsoft Office Suite.\n, • Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure, meet tight deadlines and deliver consistent results.\n, • Ongoing commitment to professional development and adherence to industry standards.\nDon't worry if you don't tick all of the boxes as our client may still be interested in seeing your profile. \n Benefits\n Personal Tax Senior - London \n\n • Hybrid and flexible working\n, • Birthday leave and enhanced holiday package\n, • Professional subscription support\n, • Access to exciting client work, both compliance and advisory\n, • Clear career progression with a supportive team culture\n, • Please contact Andy Irvine on ,\n, • \n, • for a confidential conversation. \n, • Refer a friend...\n\n\n\n We’re keen to remain the leading provider of the best accountancy talent in the South-East. We are continually exploring ways to expand our network and we know that great candidates like you can introduce us to other equally brilliant people. We’re looking to work with the best accountancy practice and tax staff in the South East so if your friends, family or colleagues are considering a new opportunity and can demonstrate relevant experience, we'd love to speak to them.\n\n

As a Financial Accountant in the property industry based in Hertfordshire, you'll play a key role in managing and streamlining financial processes. From preparing reports to ensuring compliance, your work will help keep the organisation's finances running smoothly. \n Client Details \n A company operating in the property industry, located in Hertfordshire. \n Description \n\n • Prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements.\n, • Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.\n, • Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies.\n, • Assist in budget preparation and financial forecasting.\n, • Support year-end audit processes and liaise with external auditors.\n, • Monitor and manage cash flow and financial transactions.\n, • Provide financial analysis and insights to support decision-making.\n, • Collaborate with other departments to ensure financial accuracy.\n\n Profile \n A successful Financial Accountant should have: \n\n • Professional accounting qualifications such as ACCA, ACA or CIMA.\n, • Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.\n, • Experience in preparing financial statements and management accounts.\n, • Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.\n, • Attention to detail and strong analytical skills.\n, • Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities effectively.\n, • Experience in the property industry (preferred but not essential).\n\n Job Offer \n \n\n • 25 days of annual leave.\n, • Permanent position in the property industry based in Hertfordshire.\n\n If you're interested in this role, apply now. \n People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.

We are seeking Residential Service Charge Accountants to join our clients finance team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and reconciling service charge accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards. You will work closely with auditors, property management teams, and various other stakeholders to deliver precise financial reporting and support our clients in achieving operational excellence. \n\n • Role: Residential Service Charge Accountant\n, • Location: London – 2 days in office, 3 days WFH\n, • Start Date: ASAP\n, • End Date: Currently April 2027 (with possibility to extend)\n, • Pay framework: Umbrella Company\n, • Daily rate: £250 - £320 per day (inside IR35)\n\n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Create manual balance sheets from system transactions with accuracy.\n, • Understand consolidated bank accounts to identify and locate transactions efficiently.\n, • Manage multiple residential service charge reconciliations simultaneously, tracking and reporting progress.\n, • Proactively resolve queries with initiative and independence.\n, • Comprehend the relationships between data fields, reporting, and financial outputs.\n, • Read and interpret lease provisions accurately.\n\n Essential experience \n\n • Experience in Residential Service Charges.\n, • Experience working with external auditors and handling detailed audit inquiries.\n, • Experience working with property management databases.\n, • Knowledgeable in the RICS Service Charge Code and Professional Statement requirements.\n, • Understanding of Reserve/Sinking funds management.\n, • Proven expertise in residential service charge reconciliations.\n, • Knowledge of Section 20b notices and recoveries.\n, • Experience working through Debtors and Creditors during Service Charge periods.\n\n Apply today! \n

Finance Manager | Newly Qualified Accountant | £60,000–£70,000+ | Central London \n \n Are you a newly qualified and ready to make the move from practice into a role where you can genuinely make an impact? \n I’m working with a specialist financial services organisation in Central London that is looking for a newly qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA to join their finance team. \n This isn’t a role where you’ll spend your first few years simply ticking boxes. You’ll get broad, hands-on exposure across a multi-entity finance function, with the opportunity to take ownership, challenge existing processes and help shape how things are done. \n What you’ll be involved in: \n\n • Preparing journals and reconciliations as part of the monthly close across multiple Group entities\n, • Supporting the preparation of management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow, with variance analysis for Board reporting\n, • Getting hands-on with Group consolidation, intercompany schedules and elimination entries under IFRS\n, • Working across treasury and tax, giving you exposure well beyond the typical newly qualified remit\n, • Playing a key role in automating and improving close, reconciliation and reporting processes\n, • Identifying opportunities to improve the way the finance function operates and actually having the autonomy to implement them\n\n Who I'm looking for: \n You’ll be a recently qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA, ideally with: \n\n • Practice training from a Top 10–20 firm, preferably with Financial Services or Property audit experience\n, • Or 1–2 years’ industry experience, ideally within Financial Services\n, • Strong technical accounting fundamentals and an appetite to broaden your commercial exposure\n, • A naturally curious, analytical mindset\n, • The confidence to ask “why do we do it this way?” rather than simply accepting the status quo\n, • A genuine interest in improving processes, systems and reporting\n\n Most importantly, you’ll be someone who wants real breadth, real responsibility and the opportunity to make a difference. \n If you're newly qualified and looking for a role that will give you exposure well beyond the usual Finance Manager remit, I’d love to hear from you. \n The offer \n\n • Salary: £60,000–£75,000, with flexibility for the right candidate plus generous bonus\n, • Holiday: 25 days + Christmas office closure + a birthday/wellbeing day (around 30 days total)\n, • Benefits: Pension, health cover, and Simply Health after a 3-month probation\n, • Working pattern: In-office Monday–Thursday this is a genuinely collaborative team environment where visibility and in-person working matter\n, • Progression: Direct exposure to senior finance leadership, with a clear route to grow beyond this role as you build your track record\n\n \n

We are recruiting a Senior Fund Controller for a boutique pan-European real estate investment manager with a very impressive senior management team and an established European investment platform. \n The business is continuing to grow and deploy capital across Europe, creating an opportunity for an experienced finance professional to join a high-calibre, entrepreneurial team in a broad and highly visible role. \n Reporting directly to the CFO, the Senior Fund Controller will take significant ownership of the financial management and reporting across a portfolio of European investments, while working closely with colleagues across Finance, Investment, Asset Management and Development. \n This is not a narrowly defined reporting role. The successful candidate will have considerable exposure across the investment lifecycle and will play an important part in developing the finance function as the business continues to scale. \n Responsibilities will include: \n\n • Taking ownership of the financial oversight of investment and property structures across multiple European jurisdictions.\n, • Managing and challenging third-party administrators and outsourced finance providers.\n, • Reviewing management accounts, statutory financial statements and underlying financial information.\n, • Leading quarterly investor reporting and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure high-quality, timely delivery.\n, • Working closely with investor and responding to finance-related queries across the underlying investments.\n, • Managing year-end audit processes across relevant investment entities.\n, • Supporting annual budgeting and ongoing performance analysis across the portfolio.\n, • Working closely with Asset Management and property managers on asset-level financial reporting and business plans.\n, • Monitoring portfolio liquidity, distributions and capital requirements.\n, • Supporting debt covenant forecasting, reporting and lender requirements.\n, • Contributing to the ongoing development of financial controls, processes and reporting.\n, • Identifying opportunities to improve the efficiency and scalability of the finance function through technology, automation and AI.\n\n To successfully apply for this Senior Fund Controller role you will be: \n\n • Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent) with strong financial accounting and reporting experience, ideally gained within real estate, investment management, fund administration or another relevant investment environment.\n, • Strong experience reviewing management accounts and statutory financial statements.\n, • Experience working with investment structures, SPVs and/or multiple legal entities.\n, • Exposure to outsourced administrators, property managers or other external service providers.\n, • The confidence to manage senior internal and external stakeholders.\n\n This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and well-capitalised pen-European real estate investment business, working directly with an impressive senior leadership team and gaining broad exposure across finance, investments and the wider organisation. \n The role should particularly appeal to someone who enjoys ownership, variety and commercial exposure, and wants to play a meaningful part in the continued development of a growing investment platform. \n To register your interest and for immediate consideration please Apply Now.

HFG are working with an established international general insurance group as they look to appoint a Financial Controller to lead their UK financial accounting and reporting function. \n The business has a long-standing presence in the UK insurance market and is part of a major international insurance group. The UK operation specialises across areas including commercial property, casualty, marine and credit insurance, with a growing presence in the London Market. \n This is a senior finance role reporting directly to the CFO, with responsibility for delivering accurate and timely statutory, management and group reporting. The successful candidate will take ownership of the financial control and reporting agenda, while working closely with senior stakeholders across finance, actuarial and the wider business. \n You will lead the financial accounting and reporting function, overseeing: \n\n • Monthly management accounts, financial analysis and reporting to senior finance and executive committees\n, • Insurance and reinsurance accounting, including balance sheet reconciliations\n, • Statutory reporting under FRS 102 and FRS 103\n, • Quarterly IFRS 17 reporting and group submissions\n, • Solvency UK financial regulatory returns and international regulatory reporting\n, • Financial controls, governance and risk management\n, • Working closely with actuarial teams on IBNR reserves and Solvency UK Technical Provisions\n, • Leading, mentoring and developing a team of finance professionals\n, • Supporting finance transformation, systems and process improvement initiatives.\n\n \n We are looking for a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent) with 10+ years' post-qualified experience and a strong technical financial reporting background. \n Importantly, non-life/general insurance experience is essential. Candidates should have a strong understanding of insurance accounting and ideally experience within the London Market, together with exposure to IFRS 17 (desirable), FRS 102/103 and Solvency UK reporting. \n You will also need strong financial control experience, excellent stakeholder management skills and a proven ability to lead and develop a finance team.

As a Service Charge Accountant in Epsom, you'll handle the day-to-day financial management of service charges, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Your work will be crucial in supporting the smooth financial operation of this industrial and manufacturing-focused organisation. \n Client Details \n A residential property management organisation based in Epsom. \n Description \n\n • Prepare and reconcile service charge accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance.\n, • Maintain accurate financial records related to service charges.\n, • Respond to queries from stakeholders regarding service charge matters.\n, • Assist with audits and provide required documentation.\n, • Collaborate with property managers to ensure budgets are effectively managed.\n, • Ensure timely and accurate invoicing of service charges.\n, • Monitor and manage arrears related to service charges.\n, • Provide regular financial reports to relevant teams.\n\n Profile \n A successful Service Charge Accountant should have: \n\n • Previous experience as a service charge accountant or in accounting or finance roles, ideally within service charge accounting.\n, • Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.\n, • Proficiency in financial software and Excel.\n, • Attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.\n, • Excellent communication skills to liaise with stakeholders effectively.\n, • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.\n\n Job Offer \n\n • Competitive salary of £35,000 to £45,000 dependent on the level of experience.\n, • Permanent position within the industrial and manufacturing industry.\n, • Opportunities for professional development.\n, • Standard holiday allowance and additional benefits.\n\n If you're interested in this role based in Epsom, apply now. \n People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.

Client Accountant \n\n • Location: London\n, • Job Type: Full-time\n, • Salary: Competitive\n\n We are seeking an experienced Client Accountant to join our Client's Finance Team within the Homes Division. This role involves supporting the financial management of a diverse residential property portfolio, playing a crucial role in managing the full-service charge demand cycle, preparing accurate year-end accounts, maintaining reconciled client bank accounts, and ensuring all financial reporting deadlines are met. \n Day-to-day of the role: \n\n • Manage the full demand process, including issuing budget templates to property managers, uploading budgets into property management systems, and sending demands on time.\n, • Ensure all client reporting requirements are met within agreed deadlines, including cyclical financial reports and information needed to support VAT reporting.\n, • Prepare service charge year-end accounts for submission to independent accountants, including accrual and prepayment schedules, void calculations, and resolving queries to secure approval.\n, • Distribute year-end accounts to all leaseholders within six months of the financial year-end or issue Section 20B notices on time where required.\n, • Manage monthly expenditure reviews and corrections in collaboration with property managers.\n, • Support the rent review process for various rental schemes.\n, • Ensure all client bank accounts in the portfolio are fully reconciled within two weeks of the statement date, resolving any discrepancies.\n\n Required Skills & Qualifications: \n\n • Strong accounting skills supported by an accounting degree and part-qualification or active study towards a professional accounting qualification.\n, • Experience in end-to-end service charge accounting, including budgeting, year-end accounts, accruals, prepayments, and statutory deadlines.\n, • Proven ability to meet financial reporting deadlines and maintain fully reconciled client bank accounts with accuracy and attention to detail.\n, • Strong communication skills, capable of working effectively with clients, auditors, and internal teams.\n, • Experience using MRI Qube or a similar property management system is highly desirable.\n\n Benefits: \n\n • Competitive maternity/paternity packages.\n, • Flexible working arrangements.\n, • Life assurance and enhanced pension scheme.\n, • Additional annual leave options.\n, • Private medical insurance.\n, • Cycle to Work scheme and employee assistance programme.\n, • Retail discounts and childcare assistance.\n, • Season ticket loans and sick pay schemes.\n, • Personal development plans focused on continuous learning and career progression.\n\n Join a team that values diversity and is dedicated to understanding and meeting the needs of the communities we serve. You’ll be part of an inclusive and supportive culture, encouraged to thrive and reach your full potential. \n To apply for the Client Accountant position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.

SENIOR PORTFOLIO LEAD • Rendall & Rittner • £Competitive • Home-Based \n ROLE OVERVIEW \n We are looking for an experienced Senior Portfolio Lead to manage and develop a high-performing portfolio accounting team within our growing residential property management business. \n This is a leadership-focused role responsible for overseeing a team of 6–7 Portfolio Accountants ranging from Portfolio Accountant to Senior Portfolio Accountant level. You will provide day-to-day guidance, technical support, performance management and mentoring, while ensuring exceptional service delivery across a varied residential portfolio. \n The role is home-based, offering flexibility alongside the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and key stakeholders across the business. \n ROLE EXPECTATIONS \n This role requires a strong background in service charge accounting combined with proven people management experience. \n You will be expected to lead confidently, manage workloads effectively and support your team in delivering accurate financial reporting, strong client service and continuous operational improvement. \n You should be comfortable managing multiple priorities, coaching individuals at different levels of experience and maintaining high standards across all aspects of portfolio accounting. \n WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE \n You’ll be successful in this role if: \n\n • Your team consistently delivers accurate and timely financial reporting\n, • Team members feel supported, developed and motivated\n, • Client relationships are managed professionally and confidently\n, • Service charge accounts, budgets and reporting are completed to a high standard\n, • You identify issues early and proactively implement solutions\n, • Stakeholders trust your judgement and technical expertise\n\n HOW YOU’LL SPEND MOST OF YOUR TIME \n Most weeks, you’ll be: \n\n • Managing and supporting a team of 6–7 Portfolio Accountants\n, • Conducting regular 1-1s, performance reviews and coaching sessions\n, • Reviewing service charge accounts, budgets and financial reporting\n, • Supporting complex developments and escalated financial queries\n, • Assisting with workload planning and team development\n, • Working closely with Property Managers, clients and senior stakeholders\n, • Monitoring team performance and ensuring service standards are maintained\n, • Supporting recruitment, onboarding and training within the team\n\n WHO THIS ROLE IS FOR \n This role suits someone who: \n\n • Has strong service charge accounting experience within residential property management\n, • Has previous experience managing or mentoring finance teams\n, • Is confident leading conversations with internal and external stakeholders\n, • Can balance technical accuracy with people leadership\n, • Enjoys developing and supporting high-performing teams\n, • Takes ownership and leads by example\n\n EXPERIENCE THAT HELPS \n\n • Strong service charge accounting knowledge\n, • Previous line management or supervisory experience\n, • Residential property management experience\n, • Experience managing large or complex residential developments\n, • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills\n, • Excellent Excel and financial reporting skills\n, • Knowledge of property management systems such as Propman\n, • Accounting qualification or qualified by experience advantageous\n\n WHAT WE OFFER \n\n • Competitive salary, aligned to experience\n, • Discretionary bonus\n, • Home-based working with flexibility\n, • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays\n, • Private medical insurance, life assurance and enhanced family leave\n, • Fully funded training and professional development\n, • Paid sabbaticals as a loyalty reward\n, • Pension scheme and employee assistance programme\n, • Discounts across travel, retail, fitness and entertainment\n\n ABOUT RENDALL & RITTNER \n Rendall & Rittner is one of the UK’s most established and highly accredited residential leasehold property management companies, managing over 90,000 homes nationwide. Founded in 1990 on the belief that property management should be more professional, transparent and customer-focused, those principles still drive how we operate today as a founding partner of Odevo. \n We are people-led and technology-enabled, investing heavily in our teams, systems and continuous improvement. Our standards are recognised through Investors in People Platinum, regulation by RICS and the FCA, and multiple industry awards, including Property Manager of the Year and Managing Agent of the Year. \n HOW WE HIRE \n\n • Initial conversation with our talent team\n, • Interview focused on leadership experience, technical capability and stakeholder management\n\n We aim to complete the process within two to three weeks and communicate clearly throughout. \n INTERESTED? \n Apply with your CV. \n All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documentary evidence of eligibility will be required.

Are you an Accounts Semi Senior, Accounts Assistant or Trainee Accountant who is ideally AAT qualified and or started the ACA or ACCA qualification and has at least two years experience in a good quality accountancy firm, looking to upgrade to a niche and friendly accountancy firm based in Central London (West End location) which works with a variety of London based clients but has a bias towards Film, TV, Creative and Media based clients? Are you keen to work in a firm which will offer you high levels of responsibility, a good work life balance, work with an interesting client base and be trained so you can improve your overall accountancy skills? Are you also looking for study support for the ACA or ACCA exams? Based in a small team and managing your own portfolio of clients, your role will be varied and include the preparation of statutory accounts, drafting corporation tax returns, VAT returns, bookkeeping assignments (bank reconciliations, journal entries, sales and purchase ledger, making payments etc) and being trained on other areas of accountancy where necessary. You will also have the opportunity to carry out some audit work if desired. You will gain exposure to a wide range of clients from interesting sectors such as Film & TV, Advertising, Media, Entertainment and Sport as well as property, retail and medical sectors. You will use Xero in almost all of your duties. You will work in a growing and supportive team and be provided with many opportunities to learn new skills and progress in a short space of time. \n To be considered for this newly created role due to growth (September 2026) you will likely be an Accounts Semi Senior, Accounts Assistant or Trainee Accountant with at least two years experience and either be fully AAT qualified and looking to start the ACA or ACCA qualifications, or have already started the ACA or ACCA. Full training for either / both qualifications will be provided. You must have experience of preparing statutory accounts, tax returns, VAT returns and bookkeeping, and you must have experience using Xero. You must also be looking to work in a niche practice in a variety role, high levels of responsibility and an interesting London based client portfolio. \n This niche, good quality and friendly West End based accountancy firm is an excellent place to learn and develop your accountancy career. They provide all staff with supportive working environments where staff can learn new skills and progress. They also offer flexible and hybrid working arrangements, allowing you to work between 1 and 2 days a week from home. Overall this is an excellent opportunity for an Accounts Semi Senior, Accounts Assistant or Trainee Accountant, with at least two years experience, to join a good quality West End based practice firm and be offered great training, support and future progression. \n

Group Finance Manager | High-Growth Consumer Business | Central London | £70,000 - £80,000 + 10% bonus \n Zachary Daniels Finance is partnering with a rapidly growing international consumer business to recruit a Group Finance Manager. This business has been named in several lists of 2025 & 2026 as a UK consumer business to watch. \n This is a brilliant opportunity for an ambitious qualified accountant who wants far more than a traditional reporting role. \n Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you'll join at an important stage of growth and help build the finance infrastructure required for an increasingly complex international business. \n You'll gain broad exposure across financial control, first audit, international entities, stock, FP&A, systems, automation and AI, with a genuine progression route towards Group Financial Controller or Head of Finance. \n The role \n You'll take ownership across: \n\n • Financial controls and preparation for the group's first statutory audit\n, • Multi-entity consolidation and international reporting\n, • UK, US and European tax and compliance, alongside external advisers\n, • Cashflow forecasting, treasury and cash management\n, • Stock accounting, SKU reporting and cost-of-goods visibility\n, • Budgeting, forecasting and channel profitability\n, • Finance systems, data flows and process improvement\n, • Automation and practical application of AI/LLMs within finance\n, • Commercial analysis across retail, wholesale, marketplaces and D2C\n\n About you \n You'll be ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified with strong technical foundations, commercial curiosity and the ambition to progress quickly. \n We're particularly interested in people with: \n\n • Strong financial control, reporting and audit experience\n, • Consumer, ecommerce, retail, wholesale or another stock-based background\n, • Multi-entity and/or international exposure\n, • Strong systems and process-improvement capability\n, • A genuine interest in AI, automation and how technology can improve finance\n, • A strong academic and professional track record\n, • The hunger to succeed in a fast-paced, high-ownership environment\n\n This could be particularly well suited to a second-time mover from accountancy practice looking for broader ownership and a clear route to finance leadership. \n You don't need to have done everything already. We're looking for ability, trajectory and ambition as much as a perfect CV. \n The opportunity \n £70,000 - £80,000 + 10% bonus | Central London | 4 days office \n You'll work directly with an impressive Finance Director, have significant exposure across the business and help shape a finance function built for future growth. \n For the right person, this role has a genuine pathway to Group Financial Controller or Head of Finance. \n Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National & International Recruitment Consultancy. Specialising in Buying, Merchandising & Ecommerce | Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production | Finance | HR & Talent | H&S & Compliance | Marketing, Digital & Technology | Property & Centre Management | Retail Operations. \n Zachary Daniels and our client are equal opportunities employers. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. \n BBBH37143 \n

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 • 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 • £55,000 - £60,000 salary depending on experience. \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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Are you a service charge accountant looking to join a fantastic fast paced company in Borehamwood? This role will be 5 days in the office and then 4 days in the office after probation. Salary £ per annum based upon experience. \n Key Responsibilities: \n • Prepare income and expenditure reports and associated documents to be sent to external accountant for preparation of service charge accounts. \n • Liaise with external accountant to resolve queries. \n • Take ownership for ensuring year end service charge accounts are completed on time. \n • Assist Property Manager with budget reviews. \n • Raise periodic service charge demands and ad hoc recharges to tenants. \n • Liaise with external parties including clients, tenants, suppliers to resolve queries. \n • Assist with annual audits. \n • Assist with collection of service charge arrears. \n • Prepare client reports. \n • Prepare bank reconciliations. \n • Assist with setting up new properties on the system and handovers. \n • Ad hoc projects within the Accounts team. \n Minimum Requirements \n • Previous experience of working within service charges essential. \n . Preparing trial balance manually \n If this is you please do apply.

Our client is a leading firm of chartered accountants based in a prime Central London location. Following a strong period of growth, they would like to take on an ACA or ACCA qualified accountant. \n \n The firm provides accountancy services to clients from a broad range of industries, which include: Health & Beauty, Luxury Retail, Media, Property and HNWI's. \n \n Responsibilities for the Senior Accountant will include: \n • Acting as first point of contact for a portfolio of clients \n • Preparing / reviewing statutory accounts for sole traders, limited companies and partnerships \n • Assisting clients with cash flow and budgeting \n • Completing / reviewing VAT returns \n • Preparing tax returns \n • Assisting clients with day to day queries \n • Ad hoc project work \n • Supervising junior members of the accounts team and delegating work \n \n The ideal candidate will currently be working as an Accounts Senior or Senior Accountant at a small / medium sized practice. You will be looking for a client-facing role working with an exciting client base and great opportunities for progression. \n \n To be considered for this opportunity, you must: \n • Be ACCA / ACA qualified \n • Have a minimum of 4 years experience at a UK accountancy firm \n • Have extensive experience of preparing year end accounts under FRS 102 \n \n Staff at the firm enjoy flexible working and an excellent benefits package. If this role appeals to you and you feel that you have the required experience, please apply today!

Your New CompanyA leading property management firm renowned for its commitment to operational excellence and client satisfaction is seeking a Qualified Senior Management Accountant to join its finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic, portfolio-driven environment that oversees high-profile residential and commercial properties across the UK. The role is offered on a hybrid basis, with the office located in Central London, and reports directly to the Senior Finance Manager. \n Your New RoleAs a Senior Management Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting the financial performance of the business through accurate reporting, insightful analysis, and robust financial controls. Your responsibilities will include: \n\n • Preparing monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary tailored to property portfolios and service charge accounts\n, • Business partnering with property managers and asset teams to provide financial insight and support strategic decision-making.\n, • Supporting budgeting and forecasting cycles across multiple properties and client accounts\n, • Ensuring compliance with internal financial controls and relevant property management regulations\n, • Assisting with the development and refinement of financial processes and systems to suit a fast-paced, client-focused environment\n, • This role offers excellent exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to contribute to the success of prestigious property portfolios.\n\n What You'll Need to Succeed \n\n • Strong understanding of management accounting principles and financial reporting\n, • A recognised accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA)\n, • Experience working in a property management or real estate environment (or other portfolio-based business)\n, • Proficiency in ERP systems (Oracle preferred) and Excel\n, • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, especially with operational teams\n, • A proactive and analytical mindset with a focus on continuous improvement\n, • The ability to travel to the Central London office on a hybrid basis\n\n What You'll Get in Return \n\n • The opportunity to work in a leading property management firm with a strong reputation\n, • Exposure to diverse property portfolios and client relationships\n, • A collaborative and inclusive working culture that values professionalism and innovation\n\n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Management Accountant \n\n • Location: UK-Based (Hybrid Working Available)\n, • Job Type: 12–15 Month Fixed-Term Contract\n, • Sector: Finance | Retail/Hospitality\n\n We are seeking a qualified Management Accountant to join a fast-growing multi-site consumer business on a maternity cover contract. This role offers the opportunity to provide crucial financial insight and support operational decision-making during an ambitious growth phase. \n Day-to-day of the role: \n\n • Take ownership of month-end reporting, P&L analysis, and balance sheet reconciliations.\n, • Provide meaningful financial analysis and commercial insight to support operational teams.\n, • Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and business planning activities.\n, • Contribute to board reporting and performance analysis.\n, • Partner with stakeholders to enhance profitability and business performance.\n, • Monitor capital expenditure, new site performance, and return on investment.\n, • Support audit processes, systems improvements, and ad hoc commercial projects.\n\n Required Skills & Qualifications: \n\n • Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).\n, • Experience within a multi-site retail, hospitality, leisure, or consumer-facing business.\n, • Strong commercial acumen with proven experience in budgeting and forecasting.\n, • Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.\n, • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.\n, • A proactive mindset focused on continuous improvement and adding value to the business.\n\n Desirable Experience: \n\n • Labour cost analysis and workforce planning.\n, • Capex and property accounting exposure.\n, • Cash flow analysis and reporting.\n, • Experience supporting growth or site expansion programmes.\n\n Benefits: \n\n • Opportunity to join a rapidly growing organisation.\n, • Broad commercial exposure across finance and operations.\n, • High visibility role with senior stakeholder interaction.\n, • Varied and fast-paced environment with genuine impact on business performance.\n\n To apply for this Management Accountant position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role. \n

Your new company \n We are working with a well-established property management business that is looking to hire a Senior Management Accountant to join its growing finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a fast-paced property environment, gaining exposure to a diverse portfolio of residential and commercial assets while partnering closely with senior stakeholders across the business. \n Your new role Reporting to the Finance Director, your responsibilities will include: \n\n • Preparing monthly management accounts for a portfolio of properties and group entities\n, • Performing balance sheet reconciliations and reviewing key financial controls\n, • Producing variance analysis and providing commentary on financial performance\n, • Assisting with the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts and cash flow reports\n, • Managing accruals, prepayments and journal entries\n, • Supporting the year-end audit process and preparation of statutory accounts\n, • Preparing VAT returns and ensuring compliance with relevant accounting regulations\n, • Monitoring property-level performance and reporting on key metrics\n, • Business partnering with operational teams to support commercial decision-making\n, • Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting and controls\n\n What you'll need to succeed \n You will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with previous experience in a management accounting role. Experience within the property, real estate or property management sector is highly desirable. You will possess strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to communicate financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders. \n What you'll get in return \n A competitive salary of £65,000 - £70,000 + benefits. You'll have the opportunity to join a growing business, work closely with senior leadership and gain broad exposure across a varied property portfolio. This is an excellent role for someone looking to develop their career within a dynamic and commercially focused finance team. \n What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. \n If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Your new companyA highly successful, well-established, fund manager in the real estate sector. The company is renowned for quality and highly respected. They are looking to expand their team. Your new roleTaking full ownership of accounting across the business, taking ownership for monthly reporting as well as performance analysis the commercial and residential asset class.Duties include: \n\n • Fund accounting for companies leading fund\n, • NAV calculation\n, • Reporting to CFO\n, • Monthly performance reporting including variance analysis and board presentation\n, • Manage the year-end process including audit liaison\n, • FCA compliance reports\n\n What you'll need to succeedYou will need to be a qualified finance professional with a background and understanding of fund accounting or real estate. This could be a great opportunity for someone looking to take a step up, or an attractive position for someone looking for a supportive business with great long term staff retention.What you'll get in returnComing into a newly created role, the position will have broad ownership and exposure to the senior leadership team from the word go. The CFO has an ambition to grow a long term team so ideal fit would be someone wanting longevity in a friendly, loyal businessWhat you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

As an Company Accountant in the property industry, you'll manage the day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accurate and timely reporting to support the business's decision-making. From handling financial records to preparing budgets, your work will play a key role in maintaining the organisation's financial health. \n Client Details \n This opportunity is with a company operating in the property industry. \n Description \n\n • Manage and maintain accurate financial records and ledgers.\n, • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.\n, • Oversee budgeting and forecasting processes.\n, • Reconcile accounts and ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations.\n, • Handle accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely processing.\n, • Assist with tax filings and liaise with external auditors when required.\n, • Provide financial insights and recommendations to support business decisions.\n, • Monitor cash flow and manage financial risks effectively.\n\n Profile \n A successful Company Accountant should have: \n\n • Professional accounting qualifications or equivalent education in finance or accounting.\n, • Experience working within the property industry or a similar sector.\n, • Strong understanding of financial reporting and compliance requirements.\n, • Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.\n, • Attention to detail and excellent analytical skills.\n, • Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively.\n\n Job Offer \n\n • Salary between £55,000 and £65,000 FTE, dependent on the level of experience.\n, • Permanent position offering financial stability.\n, • Opportunity to work within the property industry.\n\n If you're interested in this role, apply now. \n People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.

As a Service Charge Accountant, you'll be responsible for the financial management of service charges within the industrial and manufacturing sector. Your role will ensure the smooth operation of service charge accounting, helping to maintain accurate records and support key financial activities. \n Client Details \n An organisation based in Epsom operating within the industrial and manufacturing sector. \n Description \n\n • Prepare and manage service charge budgets and accounts.\n, • Reconcile service charge accounts and investigate discrepancies.\n, • Handle queries related to service charges from stakeholders.\n, • Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations.\n, • Collaborate with property managers to maintain accurate financial data.\n, • Produce regular financial reports for internal and external use.\n, • Assist with audits and provide necessary documentation.\n, • Support the wider accounting team with ad hoc tasks as required.\n\n Profile \n A successful Service Charge Accountant should have: \n\n • Experience in preparing and managing service charge accounts.\n, • Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.\n, • Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Excel.\n, • Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.\n, • Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.\n\n Job Offer \n A salary of up to £45,000 + benefits.

We have a new opportunity for an experienced Bookkeeper / Junior Accountant to join an established UHNW private family office based in Chelsea. \n This is a hands-on role responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and managing the day-to-day accounting requirements across the family’s personal, household and business interests. The successful candidate will be highly organised, precise and discreet, with the ability to manage multiple accounts and priorities calmly and efficiently. \n We’re looking for someone with a strong bookkeeping or accounting background, ideally gained within a private family office, luxury hospitality or similarly high-touch UHNW environment. You’ll be confident working with accounting software and Excel, comfortable liaising with external advisors and household teams, and trusted to handle highly confidential financial information. \n Above all, this role requires exceptional attention to detail, integrity and a proactive approach. You’ll work closely with the Family Office Director and wider team to ensure the family’s financial administration runs smoothly and accurately. \n \n DUTIES TO INCLUDE: \n\n • Maintaining accurate bookkeeping records across multiple entities, including personal accounts, household budgets, trusts and investment vehicles\n, • Managing accounts payable and receivable, vendor payments, household staff payroll support and expense reconciliations\n, • Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports for the Principal and Family Office Director\n, • Overseeing credit card and bank reconciliations and ensuring transactions are correctly recorded and categorised\n, • Liaising with external accountants, tax advisors and legal professionals\n, • Monitoring cash flow, forecasting expenditure and supporting budgets across household operations, travel, events and property management\n, • Maintaining organised digital and physical financial records in line with best practice and compliance requirements\n, • Supporting the Director with ad hoc financial projects, audits and strategic planning\n, • Ensuring all financial activity is handled with absolute discretion, accuracy and professionalism\n\n \n ESSENTIAL CRITERIA \n\n • Minimum 3 years’ experience in bookkeeping or accounting, ideally within a private family office, luxury hospitality group or UHNW environment\n, • AAT qualified or equivalent bookkeeping/accounting qualification would be advantageous but is not essential; relevant hands-on experience will be equally considered\n, • Strong proficiency in accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks or Sage, alongside advanced Excel skills\n, • Exceptional attention to detail, organisation and accuracy\n, • Ability to manage multiple accounts, entities and priorities calmly and efficiently\n, • High level of discretion, integrity and confidentiality\n, • Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with household staff, external advisors and the Family Office Director\n, • Flexible, proactive and able to adapt to changing schedules and requirements\n, • Right to work in the UK\n, • Strong, verifiable references\n\n

A privately-owned single-family office supporting a UK-based family and their personal, investment and business interests. Art is the family's principal asset class, alongside an investment portfolio, property and privately owned businesses. \n The office manages a number of entities and works closely with external accountants, tax advisers, lawyers, investment managers and other specialist providers. One entity is regulated as an art market participant for anti-money laundering purposes. \n About the role \n The CFO has broad responsibility for the family's financial affairs and the day-to-day running of the family office. It is a senior role that combines oversight with hands-on delivery, working directly with the principal and external advisers. The CFO will lead the family office team and act as a sounding board for the family in their financial decision-making. \n Leadership \n\n • Act as a trusted adviser to the family across their personal, investment and business\n, • Lead the family’s financial strategy, working with external advisers.\n\n Finance and reporting \n\n • Oversee financial and management reporting across the family office and associated businesses, ensuring the family have clear and relevant information to support decision-making.\n, • Prepare financial reporting and information for Family Council and board meetings, and follow up agreed actions.\n, • Manage the annual audit and the relationship with external\n, • Maintain robust internal financial\n\n Treasury, cash and banking \n\n • Manage treasury, cash flow, banking and funding requirements, including mortgages and intercompany balances.\n, • Oversee business and personal bill payments, payment authorisation controls and fraud risk.\n, • Oversee personal and business tax compliance, and work with external advisers on tax planning and advisory matters.\n\n Investments, art, property and family finances \n\n • Oversee investment reporting and cash flows, and coordinate with investment managers and advisers.\n, • Provide financial and operational oversight of the family's art collection and related art businesses.\n, • Oversee the financial aspects of rental properties including cost and cash flow\n\n People and team \n\n • Lead and develop the family office finance team and the art business team, including recruitment and performance management.\n, • Oversee HR, payroll and employment matters, working with external advisers and\n\n Advisers, costs and vendors \n\n • Manage and coordinate external advisers and service providers, and oversee family office costs, professional fees and supplier contracts, including\n\n ensuring the family office has the right mix of internal and external capability. \n\n • Oversee insurance arrangements, working alongside the Strategy\n, • Oversee IT systems, cyber security and external IT\n\n Governance, risk and regulatory \n\n • Act as Money Laundering Reporting Officer for the regulated art market participant entity, supported by the AML compliance officer, and oversee AML, legal and regulatory compliance.\n, • Oversee company secretarial and corporate governance requirements, and work with the management team and external advisers on the wider entity\n, • Maintain oversight of the family office risk framework and key financial, tax, statutory and governance deadlines.\n, • Identify financial, operational and governance risks and opportunities to ensure these are addressed appropriately.\n\n Essential skills and experience \n\n • Qualified accountant with proven experience in a senior finance\n, • Experience of working with UHNW individuals or in a family-run\n, • Strong personal and corporate tax literacy, with the judgement to direct advisers rather than defer to them.\n, • Experience of leading and developing finance or operations\n, • Comfortable operating both strategically and hands-on in a dynamic\n, • Sound judgement and discretion when dealing with sensitive and confidential\n, • Excellent written and verbal communication\n, • Able to work autonomously and manage competing\n\n Desirable skills and experience \n\n • Experience of the art market or other specialist asset\n, • Experience acting as MLRO or working within an AML-regulated\n\n If you would like to find out more about the role, please send a (preferably Word) copy of your latest resume.