Financial Accountant

Arlington Resource Management Ltd; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A North London family office is seeking an experienced stand-alone Financial Accountant / Finance Manager / Financial Controller to oversee the low‑volume accounting for around 10 statutory entities / SPVs. You will report to the Owners and an External Accountant and work with Xero and Sage.

Responsibilities include processing payables and receivables, monthly reconciliations, VAT returns, intercompany transactions, monthly management accounts, year-end files for auditors, and ad hoc analysis.

Qualifications

• Qualified or equivalent UK accounting experience.
• Experience with multi-entity structures beneficial.
• Property sector experience desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Processing a small volume of monthly transactions (AP/AR).
• Monthly bank reconciliations and VAT returns.
• Balance sheet reconciliations and intercompany postings.
• Producing monthly management accounts.

Education

ACA

ACCA

CIMA

ACMA

Tools

Xero

Sage

Job description

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.

Reporting to the Owners and an External Accountant, this Financial Accountant / Finance Manager / Financial Controller role will involve:

• Working with Xero and Sage bookkeeping / accounting software
• Processing a small volume of monthly transactions, both payables and receivables
• Monthly bank reconciliations and preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules
• Managing intercompany transactions and reconciliations
• Producing monthly management accounts
• Prepare year-end files and information for the auditors
• Ad hoc financial analysis and financial modelling when required

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.