Financial Controller

Financial Controller

Location: Central London (West End)

Salary: £70,000.00 - £75,000.00 per year + Benefits

Office Based

The Company

Established over 40 years ago and based in the West End of London, our client are an established property and real estate company, specialising in buying, managing and development of commercial property investments. They offer a wide array of commercial and mixed-use investment opportunities across the UK.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience Required

• Qualified accountant with experience in a sole-charge role within a small financial operation
• Background in real estate investment or property development / investment management
• Used to "hands on" of all aspects of financial control and accounting in a small finance function
• Experience in calculating and monitoring regulatory capital and preparing FCA regulatory returns
• Strong financial acumen, attention to detail, and effective communication skills

The Role

• Reviewing the annual statutory accounts for the company and its associated entities.
• Distributing quarterly payments to investors and landlords.
• Reviewing quarterly VAT calculations and returns, including partial exemption assessments, for the company, related entities, and property syndicates.
• Ensuring the issuance of all rent demands and the collection of revenue.
• Managing operational cash flow, including the processing of payments.
• Overseeing the management of sales and purchase ledgers.
• Preparing and submitting regulatory returns to the FCA via GABRIEL.
• Coordinating with outsourced bookkeepers on bookkeeping and VAT matters for the company and property syndicates.
• Collaborating with accountants on the preparation of annual accounts.
• Overseeing the annual preparation of accounts and tax certificates for each property syndicate, ensuring their distribution to all investors.
• Managing the preparation and distribution of service charge accounts to tenants, in collaboration with accountants.
• Liaising with the payroll bureau for monthly payroll processing.
• Handling various ad-hoc administrative tasks.
• Exhibiting strong attention to detail when verifying information, with the ability to identify and address discrepancies.
• Maintaining a proactive, positive attitude with strong organisational and communication skills. Immediate start available, subject to notice period.