Finance Manager

KCR; North East; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £45,000 p.a.

25 days annual leave

On-site parking

Casual dress code

Holiday buy/sell

Job summary

KCR Solutions is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to oversee the financial management of eight legal entities within a fast-paced property sector environment. You will report to senior leadership, drive robust financial controls, and provide insights to support growth.

The role involves leading a busy five-person finance team, ensuring accurate reporting, and mentoring junior staff. A proactive, organized individual who thrives in a high-volume setting will excel.

Qualifications

• Senior accounting experience required.
• Experience managing finances across multiple legal entities.
• Strong knowledge of Sage Line 50 is essential.
• Advanced Excel skills required.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Experience mentoring junior finance staff.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile bank and credit card accounts daily, weekly, and monthly using Sage Line 50.
• Manage financial records for multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare year-end accounts and liaise with external accountants.
• Post and review year-end journals, accruals, prepayments and other adjustments.
• Maintain fixed asset registers and reconcile property-related records.
• Ensure client and deposit accounts are reconciled and audit-ready.
• Allocate rental payments to correct tenant accounts in property software.
• Oversee supplier payments and maintain purchase ledgers in Sage Line 50.
• Review and post transactions related to property purchases from solicitors.

Skills

Senior accounting

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Team mentoring

Working under pressure

Independent but collaborative

Process improvement

Tools

Sage Line 50

Advanced Excel

Property management systems

Job description

Due to continued growth, KCR Solutions are assisting this expanding business in their search for an experienced and proactive Finance Manager. Operating within a thriving and fast-paced property sector environment, this is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys taking ownership, managing multiple priorities, and contributing to the success of a growing organisation.

Working as part of a busy finance team of five, you will take responsibility for the financial management of eight separate legal entities, ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining robust financial controls, and supporting the senior leadership team with key financial information and insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Performing daily, weekly, and monthly bank and credit card reconciliations using Sage Line 50
• Managing the financial records of multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance across the group
• Preparing year-end accounts for all group companies and liaising with external accountants as part of the year-end process
• Posting and reviewing year-end journals, accruals, prepayments, and other accounting adjustments
• Maintaining and reconciling fixed asset registers across all entities
• Ensuring client and deposit accounts are accurately reconciled and fully prepared for external audits and governing body inspections
• Allocating rental payments received to the correct tenant accounts using specialist property management software
• Overseeing supplier payments and ensuring landlords, contractors, and suppliers are paid accurately and within agreed payment terms
• Managing creditor ledgers and maintaining accurate purchase ledger records within Sage Line 50
• Reviewing, reconciling, and posting financial transactions relating to property purchases from solicitors' completion statements
• Producing regular financial information and reports for senior management
• Identifying areas where processes, systems, and controls can be improved to support continued business growth
• Acting as the principal point of contact for the finance team, providing support, guidance, and assistance with accounting queries
• Assisting in the development and mentoring of junior members of the accounts team where required
• Comfortable operating in a high-volume, fast-moving environment and can confidently manage multiple priorities across several businesses simultaneously.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience in a senior accounting position
• Previous experience managing or supporting the finances of multiple legal entities

  Essential Requirements

  • Strong working knowledge of Sage Line 50 (essential)
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
  • Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Ability to work independently whilst also contributing positively within a team environment
  • Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
  • Experience supporting and guiding junior finance team members

  Desirable

  • Property, lettings, or real estate sector experience
  • Experience preparing year-end accounts
  • 10+ years' accountancy experience
  • Experience using additional accounting or property management systems

  What We Offer

  • Salary of £45,000 per annum
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Option to buy or sell additional holiday entitlement
  • Free on-site parking
  • Casual dress code

  This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager seeking a varied and challenging role within a busy and growing organisation where no two days are the same.