Job Description

About the Company:

We are a family-owned property company specialising in the acquisition and delivery of consented land to housebuilders and in the investment and development of land and properties for the commercial property market. We create innovative land and property solutions that maximise returns for landowners, occupiers and investors.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a technically competent and controls-oriented Group Financial Controller to oversee the financial integrity and reporting of our multi-company group.

This senior role will have a strong focus on the accuracy of financial transactions together with the completeness and timeliness of balance sheet reconciliations across multiple entities. You will ensure strong internal controls support the finance team to produce accurate financial reports and statutory returns.

Key Responsibilities:

Balance Sheet Control & Reconciliations

Own the group-wide balance sheet reconciliation process, ensuring all key accounts are fully reconciled and reviewed on a monthly or quarterly basis as applicable. Identify and resolve discrepancies, aged items or historical issues across multiple entities. Implement best practices in balance sheet management, with strong reporting, monitoring and controls in place. Review VAT returns, PAYE & PSA submissions across multiple entities.

Group Financial Reporting

Prepare and review consolidated quarterly management accounts. Coordinate group year-end and audit processes, including preparation of financial statements. Liaise with auditors, tax advisors and regulatory bodies as required. Support the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting process in collaboration with the management accountant and operational teams. Ensure compliance with accounting standards (UK GAAP/FRS 102). Monitor and enforce financial policies, procedures and internal controls.

Leadership and Business Partnering

Lead and support the finance team (2 direct reports). Collaborate with other departments to improve the overall financial narrative within the group. Provide support to the Group Finance Director as required

Systems & Process Improvement

Champion continuous improvement in finance processes, particularly around reconciliations and ledger integrity.

Requirements:

Essential:

Qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA preferred) with strong technical mindset. Good post-qualification experience, ideally in a group financial control or reporting role. Property or real estate experience preferred but not required. Strong understanding of balance sheet management and reconciliations, particularly in multi-entity environments. Proven ability to improve and embed financial control processes. Experience managing and mentoring a finance team.

Personal Attributes:

High integrity and strong sense of ownership. Proactive and solutions-oriented. Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.

What We Offer:

Competitive salary (50k to 65k pro-rata based on experience) Pension scheme, private healthcare and other benefits.
Full or part-time hours (with a minimum of 25 hours) will be considered for the right candidate.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 50,000.00-65,000.00 per year

Expected hours: No less than 25 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Life insurance Private medical insurance
Work Location: In person