Head of Finance

Rutherford Briant; Ivy Chimneys; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property management company in Essex is seeking a Head of Finance to manage financial operations, oversee monthly accounts, and lead a team. Candidates should have strong experience in property management accounting and a proven track record in senior finance roles. Benefits include an annual salary review, generous holiday, and flexibility for hybrid working.

Benefits

Annual salary review

24 days holiday + bank holidays

Flexibility around hybrid working

Matching contribution pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in service charge or property management accounting.
• Proven track record in a senior finance role.
• Strong understanding of UK accounting standards and tax compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage the financial year-end process for service charge accounts.
• Lead and develop a team of 3 seniors and a wider finance team.
• Oversee and produce monthly management accounts.

Skills

Experience in service charge or property management accounting

Proven track record in a senior finance role

Strong communication skills

Understanding of UK accounting standards

Ability to present financial matters to non-finance stakeholders

Job description

Are you a finance professional with experience within Real Estate, Property or Estate Agency? We are currently recruiting for a Head of Finance for a highly successful, award-winning property management company based in Essex. Our client prides themselves on their extensive and impressive residential, commercial, and mixed-use portfolio which encompasses large parts of the UK, and they are widely considered to be one of London's leading property developers.

Responsibilities:
As a Head of Finance, you will…

• Manage the financial year-end process for service charge accounts across a varied portfolio
• Lead, develop and manage a team of 3 seniors and a wider finance team
• Oversee and produce monthly management accounts
• Maintain and develop strong financial processes in accordance with IFRS
• Review, supervise, and authorise outgoing payments
• Manage the annual budget-setting process
• Ensure rent, service charge, and balancing charges are billed
• Oversee and support the team with monthly financial reporting
• Provide support for tax, VAT, and complex accounting queries

Requirements:
As a Head of Finance, you will need…

• Experience in service charge or property management accounting.
• Proven track record in a senior finance role
• Experience producing management accounts.
• Strong understanding of UK accounting standards and tax compliance.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present financial matters to non-finance stakeholders.

Benefits:
As a Head of Finance, you will get…

• Annual salary review
• 24 days holiday + bank holidays
• Flexibility around hybrid working (post probation)
• Matching contribution pension scheme

If you are looking to work with one of the most successful, fastest growing real estate businesses within the local area, please apply now.

Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage underrepresented talent to apply to vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics.