Financial Controller

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established commercial property company based in North West London, currently seeking a capable and experienced Financial Controller to take ownership of the finance function.

This position will report directly to the business owner (CFO), sitting above an in-house accountant and working closely with external accountants. The ideal candidate must be confident using Xero, as the company is in the process of transitioning its financial systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage invoicing for services and oversee commission payments
• Review property completion statements and track income/expenditure during ownership to produce property-specific profit and JV profit-share calculations
• Prepare and deliver regular financial reports for joint venture partners
• Manage payments for both property and non-property-related expenses, with cost accounting oversight
• Oversee VAT returns and claims, along with general bookkeeping and accounting activities
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and performance monitoring against actuals
• Assist with business structuring and tax planning initiatives

Benefits Include:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme (auto-enrolment if eligible)
• Annual bonus scheme (eligible after 1 year)
• On-site gated parking
• Flexible remote working considered case by casea