Finance Manager

Salary/Rate:£60000.00 - £70000.00 per annum + plus bonus
Job Type:Office Based
Contract Type:Perm
Town/City:London
County:London
Sector:Corporate Accounting & Finance
Job ref:JN -042025-83588_1750089954
Post Date:16. 06. 2025
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About the Role

Finance Manager - Real Estate Investment firm

Mayfair, Office-Based

£60,000-70,000 DOE plus bonus

We partnered exclusively with a prestigious privately owned real estate investment and development company based in central London in their search for a Finance Manager to join its close-knit team. This role is ideal for a qualified finance professional with a background in property finance who is looking to take ownership of a broad and hands-on finance function.

You will play a key part in managing the financial operations of a diversified portfolio of central London assets. This includes everything from financial reporting and budgeting, to compliance, cash flow, and investment support.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Preparation of management accounts and month-end reporting
  • Statutory compliance including VAT, CIS, ATED returns, and liaison with HMR
  • Year-end audit support and journal entries
  • Managing AP/AR, reconciliations, and internal controls
  • Cash flow forecasting across multiple SPVs and group entities
  • Assisting with financial modelling, investment appraisals, and acquisition due diligence
  • Supporting budgeting, variance analysis, and performance tracking
  • Liaising with lenders, monitoring covenants, and managing debt compliance
  • Driving finance system improvements and automation initiatives

Minimum requirements:

  • ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified
  • Experience in a similar finance role, ideally within real estate or commercial property
  • Solid knowledge of UK property structures such as SPVs, JVs, and REITs
  • Strong Excel; financial modelling skills is an asset
  • Experience with accounting/property systems like MRI or Horizon is a plus

If this is relevant to you, please apply ASAP!

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