Part-Time Finance Manager - Property Development

Kelly Accounting Limited; Crieff; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Kelly Accounting Limited is seeking a commercially minded Part-Time Finance Manager to own the finance function for a property development business based in Crieff. The role covers monthly management accounts, cash flow forecasting, and treasury management across development sites.

The successful candidate will maintain ledgers in Xero, deliver timely reporting to directors, and liaise with lenders. Strong VAT/CIS knowledge and advanced Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience producing management accounts and cash flow forecasts.
• Experience in property development, construction or project-based sectors.
• Strong working knowledge of VAT and CIS as they apply to property and construction.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with group structures and SPVs.

Responsibilities

• Management accounts and reporting: monthly P&L, balance sheet and commentary.
• Cash flow forecasting and treasury management for developments.
• Maintain WIP and stock valuations for each development.
• Present results to directors, highlighting risks, variances and opportunities.
• Monitor bank balances and ensure cash flow discipline across projects.
• Track development finance drawdowns, facility headroom and loan repayments.
• Post journals, accruals and prepayments; ensure accurate ledgers (Xero).
• Liaise with banks and development finance providers; monitor covenant reporting.
• Prepare year-end files and coordinate with external accountants.
• Identify system and process improvements to enhance financial control.

Skills

Management accounts

Cash flow forecasting

VAT and CIS knowledge

Advanced Excel

Xero

Development finance

Lender monitoring

Covenant reporting

SPVs and group structures

Tools

Xero

Excel

Job description

Kelly Accounting Limited is seeking a commercially minded Part-Time Finance Manager to own the finance function for a property development business based in Crieff. The role covers monthly management accounts, cash flow forecasting, and treasury management across development sites.

The successful candidate will maintain ledgers in Xero, deliver timely reporting to directors, and liaise with lenders. Strong VAT/CIS knowledge and advanced Excel skills are essential.