Chief Finance Officer jobs in United Kingdom

About The Role:

An internationally renowned and highly successful architecture practice is seeking a fluent Arabic-speaking Finance Coordinator to join its London studio.

In this role, you will work closely with the Practice Lead, overseeing day-to-day financial operations from the London office while collaborating with the core finance team in Europe. With a diverse portfolio of landmark projects worldwide, particularly across the Middle East, you will play a key role in managing bookkeeping, payroll, month-end processes, and other daily financial activities.

Recognised as a global leader in design, this practice is celebrated for delivering innovative and transformative projects. This opportunity offers the chance for an ambitious finance professional to make a real impact within a dynamic and creative environment.

You’ll be joining a hardworking, supportive team in a collaborative office setting, with clear pathways for progression. The role is based full-time in central-east London, and full fluency in Arabic is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage daily bookkeeping, invoices, receipts, and payments
• Work closely with London senior management and the CFO
• Support month-end processes including accruals, reconciliations, and reporting
• Coordinate UK payroll with external providers; take on full payroll management in future
• Oversee Middle East payroll for a small team and liaise with local accountants to ensure compliance
• Assist with VAT, tax submissions, and budget preparation
• Prepare financial reports, statistics, and ad hoc analysis as required
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure alignment with the Copenhagen finance team
• Liaise with external accountants and support implementation of new systems and processes

Key Skills/Requirements:

• Proven experience in finance, bookkeeping, or accounts
• Fully fluent in both English and Arabic(written and spoken)
• Strong bookkeeping knowledge and solid understanding of accounting principles
• Experience in multi-entity or international organisations (including Middle East operations)
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

To apply for this position please click on the apply button to attach your CV (and portfolio for design positions).

By applying for this role, you are confirming that you agree to our Privacy Policy (full details are shown at the bottom of our website), and that all details submitted by you are correct and to the best of your knowledge.

The Crowd is an equal opportunities employer and agency.