Summary: The Finance Manager role at a leading commercial real estate company in London involves overseeing internal and external financial reporting, managing the annual audit program, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. This 8-month contract position requires a qualified accountant with significant experience in financial management and reporting. The role emphasizes collaboration with external auditors and tax advisers while supporting the company's annual planning process. The position offers a blend of in-office and remote working arrangements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the quarterly financial management reporting process
• Oversee the annual financial statements preparation process
• Manage the annual external audit programme; act as principal contact for external auditors
• Handle cash reporting, including liquidity forecasts
• Ensure compliance reporting on third party financing
• Liaise with external tax advisers on compliance and reporting matters
• Review VAT returns for all companies
• Conduct review of balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations
• Manage arrears reporting
• Responsible for consolidated financials which support the company’s Annual Plan process

Key Skills:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA) with 7+ years of post-qualified experience
• Proficient in Office 365 skills, particularly Excel
• Confident in use of IT systems
• Experience in the UK real estate sector is beneficial
• Experience of JD Edwards finance system is advantageous
• Strong communicator with ability to interact with all levels of staff within the business and external providers

Salary (Rate): 85000

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Finance