Job Description

Company Overview

Expert Property Care is a Watford-based insurance repair and property maintenance company dedicated to delivering high-quality projects across the Residential, Local Authority, and Property Management sectors. Our mission is to provide exceptional service while maintaining integrity and professionalism at all times.

Summary

We are looking for an energetic, dynamic, and versatile Finance Manager to join our growing finance team. This is a key role for someone who is not only technically strong but also an expert at guiding and developing others, with the ability to drive accuracy, efficiency, and insight across the business.

Key Responsibilities

As Finance Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring smooth financial operations. Your responsibilities will include:

Preparation of month-end management accounts and reporting

, providing expert financial insights to senior leadership.

Timely execution of month-end tasks

, guiding and mentoring our young and motivated finance team.

Posting journals in Xero

and ensuring accurate ledger entries across cost centres. Partnering with

Heads of Departments (HoDs)

to ensure costs are captured correctly and consistently. Performing

monthly balance sheet reconciliations

with precision and attention to detail. Supporting the Accounts Payable team with payments and invoice processing. Assisting with

year-end audit tasks

and liaising with external auditors. Preparing and submitting

VAT returns

(experience with

CIS submissions

is highly desirable). Acting as the

right-hand expert to the Financial Controller

, providing critical support and stepping up when required.

What We're Looking For

To be successful in this role, you should bring both technical expertise and a collaborative mindset:

Minimum 2 years of proven experience in finance roles (accounting, reporting, or management accounting). Strong analytical ability with attention to detail. Proficiency in financial systems and Microsoft Excel; experience in Xero is highly desirable. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments. A hands-on, "can-do" attitude, willing to take on a variety of tasks to ensure the finance function runs seamlessly. High professional standards, integrity, and a strong work ethic.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated finance professional to step into a central, expert role in our business, working closely with leadership and making a tangible impact.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 40,000.00-45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:

accounting or management accounting: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person