Finance Manager

Cobalt Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing real estate investment firm in North London is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to modernize financial operations. The role involves producing management accounts, overseeing bank reconciliations, and handling payroll compliance. Ideal candidates will have an accounting qualification and experience in property investment. This position offers long-term growth in a stable environment.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in accountancy practice, ideally with real estate/property investment.
• Ability to manage multiple entities.
• Experience in VAT administration and HMRC filings.

Responsibilities

• Produce management accounts for approximately 100 entities.
• Oversee monthly bank reconciliations.
• Administer payroll and PAYE compliance.
• Assist in process improvements and systems upgrades.

Skills

Double-entry bookkeeping

Fluency in balance sheets

Fluency in P&Ls

Proficiency in Excel

Education

ACA/ ACCA/ CIMA or equivalent accounting qualification

Tools

Xero

Qube Property Management

Job description

Overview

We are exclusively partnered with a privately held family office with over four decades of successful UK property investment. Operating through a network of 100 SPVs and employing around 25 people, the firm is based in North London and prides itself on stability, integrity, and long-term growth. This role is office-based (Parking facilities available). We are seeking an experienced and capable Finance Manager to take a hands-on role in managing and modernising internal financial operations. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this is a rare opportunity to become a key member of a close-knit, dedicated team and make a lasting impact by shaping the future of the company's financial systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Timely production of management accounts for approximately 100 entities (via Xero and Excel)
• Overseeing monthly bank reconciliations
• VAT administration and HMRC filings
• Payroll and PAYE administration and compliance
• Assisting in process improvements and systems upgrades (Xero, Qube integration, automation of bank downloads)

Minimum requirements

• ACA/ ACCA/ CIMA or equivalent accounting qualification
• Experience in accountancy practice, ideally working with real estate/ property investment businesses
• Strong double-entry bookkeeping skills with fluency in balance sheets and P&Ls
• Proficiency in Excel
• Familiarity with Qube Property Management and/ or Xero is highly desirable

If you're looking for a long-term position in a stable, well-established environment with the opportunity to grow into a broader role and you have the relevant experience, we'd love to hear from you.