Finance Manager

Job Description : FINANCE MANAGER LONDON UK Open to International candidates with 10+ years experience This Finance Manager role has 4 direct Reports and and acts as the Head of Rural Client Finance for a global real estate consultancy, headquartered from London. Set up and manage new client accounts, ensuring compliance with internal procedures and RICS regulations • Review and approve supplier payments and VAT returns • Oversee and approve monthly payroll (and run payroll if required) • Prepare and review client reports, fee proposals, budgeting, and year-end accounts • Support the rural team in maintaining cloud-based systems (Xero, Dext, Fathom) • Ensure timely departmental billing and manage fee flows across the portfolio • Maintain strong internal controls and financial procedures • Prepare terms of business and complete client due diligence checks • Liaise with RICS and external auditors as required • Manage and support a small finance team, ensuring smooth handover and continuity What experience you will need • ACCA or ACA qualified • Proven experience in managing a portfolio of clients and in a Finance Manager role. • Confident and competent in payroll (processing and compliance) • Strong knowledge of RICS client money rules • Understanding of VAT partial exemption rules • Experience in preparing and reviewing year-end accounts • Comfortable managing a team and working at both strategic and operational levels • Highly proficient in Xero, Dext, Fathom, BrightPay, and IRIS Accounts Production • Strong systems mindset and ability to troubleshoot and support others

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