Deputy Finance Manager

6 days ago

Epping, Essex, United Kingdom Armstrong Knight Full time
Job Title: Deputy Commercial Finance Manager

Armstrong Knight is partnering with a leading property management company to find a skilled Deputy Commercial Finance Manager. This role will be based in East London and will involve working with a team to oversee the financial operations of the company.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage a team of 8 direct reports and 3 indirect reports, ensuring that reconciliations are performed regularly and strong financial controls are observed.
  • Prepare monthly management accounts and year-end packs for the auditors, as well as TBs and draft Year End Service Charge Accounts on complex sites.
  • Supervise and sign off TBs, Service Charge Year End Accounts, and Year End Reports prepared by the accounts team, and liaise with external certifying accountants.
  • Monitor Purchase Ledger unauthorised bills and report weekly to highlight and avoid backlogs.
  • Prepare monthly analysis of Debtors by site and cost type, and interpret that analysis for non-financial stakeholders.
  • Prepare ad-hoc reports as required by leaseholders or internal stakeholders.
  • Oversee and support the team in the preparation of VAT Returns and Trust Tax Returns.
  • Encourage close working links between the property management team, accounts team, and credit control/legal team.
  • Work with the Head of Property to ensure both property and finance teams work effectively to deliver budgets, year ends, and mid-year reviews on time.
  • Have a good knowledge of VAT accounting for service charges and rent on both residential and commercial sites.
  • Be involved in establishing new accounting processes as needed, for instance in response to changing legislation.
  • Identify the need and source training sessions from external companies as needed.
  • Assist in the maintenance and development of software systems and technology such as BlueBox.
  • Contribute ideas to departmental policies, driving change and improvements.
Requirements:
  • Experience in the service charge accounting field.
  • Fully qualified ACCA or equivalent.
  • Understanding of the principles of lease structure and aptitude to read and interpret a range of leases and legal documents.
  • Ability to prepare detailed analysis, with an eye for detail and a big-picture perspective.
  • Advanced Excel skills.
  • Understanding of data security, including GDPR.
About the Company:

Armstrong Knight is a leading recruitment agency, partnering with top companies to find the best talent. We are committed to providing exceptional service and supporting our clients and candidates throughout the recruitment process.

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