Financial Controller
Location: Office-based, Southwest London
Salary: £70,000 to £90,000
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 6:00pm or 9:00am – 6:30pm
Permanent role
Onsite parking
A rapidly growing and dynamic property company based in Southwest London is seeking a qualified Financial Controller to join their expanding finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-growth, private equity-backed organisation with ambitious plans to become a leader in their sector. Apply today to join this amazing company!
This is an exciting opportunity to start immediate (however they can accommodate a month’s notice period). The interview process is a two-stage process, both face-to-face interviews in the office. Based in modern offices in Southwest London, you’ll be part of a fast-paced and supportive team, with exposure to senior stakeholders and real opportunities for progression as the business continues to grow through acquisitions.
Working in amazing light and airy offices in Southwest London with lovely social open plan facilities. Minutes’ walk from an amazing high street, close to local tubes, trains, bus routes and onsite parking. The high street features a variety of boutique shops, restaurants, bars and trendy cafes catering to all your lunch and after work drinks requirements.
This role is ideal for someone who has worked in the property industry previously, is qualified and is looking for the next step in their career.
Key Responsibilities of the Financial Controller:
*Invoice management – Ensure all invoices are correctly allocated to the relevant company and uploaded into QuickBooks Online via designated email accounts.
*Supplier payments – Prepare and process payments to suppliers, ensuring all transactions receive the necessary director approval.
*Invoice processing – Upload invoices into Auto Entry software to integrate with the accounting system, using dedicated email addresses for each entity.
*Payment accuracy – Verify that all payments are made from the appropriate company accounts in line with the related costs.
*Cash management – Transfer funds between company bank accounts to maintain adequate balances for outgoing payments.
*Dormant accounts – Coordinate the submission of dormant company accounts in collaboration with external accountants.
*Statutory filings – Arrange the submission of confirmation statements once approved by external accountants.
*Deal tracking – Maintain and regularly update property deal ledgers in Excel, ensuring accuracy and completeness for accounting purposes.
*Financial summaries – Produce and maintain profit and loss summaries across all deal ledgers.
*Documentation control – Ensure all purchase and sale completion statements are properly saved and accessible for accountants.
*Bank reporting – Prepare daily summaries of bank balances (morning and afternoon) for the director.
*New company setup – Notify accountants of newly incorporated entities and ensure proper setup.
*Company records – Maintain an up-to-date internal register of all active companies and projects.
*VAT Returns - Responsible for preparing, reviewing, and submitting accurate and timely VAT returns in compliance with HM Revenue & Customs regulations, ensuring proper reconciliation of input and output tax and maintaining supporting documentation.
*Ad hoc reporting – Generate financial reports for the director to support property and land project decisions.
*Accounts system use – Utilise QuickBooks Online to produce creditor reports for payment approvals and resolve any discrepancies.
*Credit control – Monitor rental income and ensure payments are received in line with lease agreements.
*Liaise with external company accountants and auditors.
*Proven ability to bring accounting functions inhouse to reduce external company accountants costs.
Skills & Experience:
*Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
*Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
*High level of accuracy in data entry and financial processing.
*Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and complex formulas.
*Excellent organisational and time management skills.
*Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and integrity.
*Comfortable working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.
*Confident interacting with a range of stakeholders, including senior management, clients, suppliers, and accountants.
*Familiarity with QuickBooks Online is advantageous, though training can be provided.