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Our client is seeking a commercially astute and hands‑on Financial Controller to take ownership of the financial management and reporting across a growing group of real estate and related businesses.

With day‑to‑day bookkeeping, payroll, and VAT currently handled externally, this role focuses on oversight, control, forecasting, and financial insight, ensuring the Directors have clear visibility over performance, profitability, and cash position across all profit centres.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and timely financial records in QuickBooks Online.
• Oversee bank reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable, and ensure strong credit control.
• Review and verify bookkeeping completed externally, ensuring data integrity and compliance.
• Implement and monitor internal financial controls and FCA compliance requirements.

Cashflow Management & Forecasting

• Develop and maintain rolling cashflow forecasts, ensuring the business remains liquid and well‑prepared for growth.
• Produce scenario modelling and stress testing to inform key commercial decisions.
• Identify and manage financial risks proactively.

Management Reporting & Analysis

• Produce monthly management accounts with full P&L, balance sheet, and variance analysis.
• Separate out profit and loss by profit centre, consolidating into one overall group set of accounts.
• Provide deep analysis into cost of sales, ensuring every sale is correctly attributed and margins are accurately understood.
• Deliver fortnightly finance updates covering cashflow, debtors, creditors, and overall financial position.
• Work closely with Directors to improve profitability, streamline costs, and optimise financial performance across business units.
• Support business planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Offer insight and recommendations to guide investment, expansion, and resource allocation.

Coordination with External Partners

• Liaise with external bookkeeper, payroll provider, and accountants to ensure accurate and compliant submissions.
• Prepare quarterly VAT returns and year‑end accounts alongside accountants.

Skills & Experience

• Strong experience in finance or accounting, ideally within property or professional services.
• Qualified by experience (QBE) or part/full‑qualified (CIMA, ACCA, ACA).
• Proficient in QuickBooks Online (or similar).
• Strong understanding of cashflow forecasting, multi‑entity reporting, and cost allocation.
• High attention to detail with excellent analytical and organisational skills.
• Confident working independently and proactively driving financial clarity.

Structure

• Accounts payable/receivable and reconciliations: 1day/week
• Cashbook to trial balance: 1 day/week
• Management reporting and director support: 2 day/week (covering cashflow, multi‑site reconciliation, budgeting/forecasting)
• One floating day can be remote for flexibility.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Finance and Accounting/Auditing

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