Financial Controller

Rapid Recruitment Services; London Borough of Harrow; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commercial property company is seeking a capable Financial Controller to oversee the finance function. The role entails managing invoicing, overseeing VAT returns, and preparing financial reports, crucial for joint ventures. Benefits include 25 days holiday, an annual bonus, and flexible remote work options.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme (auto-enrolment if eligible)

Annual bonus scheme (eligible after 1 year)

On-site gated parking

Flexible remote working considered case by case

Qualifications

• Experience in a financial management role.
• Confident with financial systems transition.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage invoicing for services and oversee commission payments.
• Prepare and deliver regular financial reports for joint venture partners.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and performance monitoring.

Skills

Confidence in using Xero

Cost accounting oversight

Budgeting and forecasting

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established commercial property company based in Stanmore, currently seeking a capable and experienced Financial Controller to take ownership of the finance function.

This position will report directly to the business owner (CFO), sitting above an in-house accountant and working closely with external accountants. The ideal candidate must be confident using Xero, as the company is in the process of transitioning its financial systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage invoicing for services and oversee commission payments

Review property completion statements and track income/expenditure during ownership to produce property-specific profit and JV profit-share calculations

Prepare and deliver regular financial reports for joint venture partners

Manage payments for both property and non-property-related expenses, with cost accounting oversight

Oversee VAT returns and claims, along with general bookkeeping and accounting activities

Support budgeting, forecasting, and performance monitoring against actuals

Assist with business structuring and tax planning initiatives

Benefits Include:

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme (auto-enrolment if eligible)

Annual bonus scheme (eligible after 1 year)

On-site gated parking

Flexible remote working considered case by case

Locations Harrow