Financial Controller (Xero)

As the Financial Controller (Xero) based in Richmond your key responsibilities will include:Client Accounting & Portfolio Management

• Lead the accounting function for three major property clients, each with multi‑million‑pound assets.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual P&L statements for each company and assets
• Conduct detailed P&L analysis, identifying variances, cost allocations, performance trends, and opportunities.
• Manage cashflow forecasting and reporting for each asset monthly.
• Ensure accurate financial set‑up when onboarding new assets or acquisitions into client portfolios.

VAT & Compliance

• Manage all VAT returns and ensure full compliance with property‑related VAT rules.
• Apply correct VAT coding, especially for complex real‑estate transactions, service charges, and tenant billing.
• Liaise with external auditors and tax advisors when required.

Service Charge Accounting

• Prepare annual Service Charge Budgets, ensuring all expenditure is correctly allocated to the right nominal codes.
• Complete Service Charge reconciliations and respond to auditor queries.
• Ensure transparency and accuracy in service charge cost recovery.

Acquisitions, Disposals & Investment Support

• Prepare completion statements for multi‑million‑pound acquisitions/disposals (e.g., £10m+).
• Allocate forward rent, deductions, apportionments, and all financial adjustments accurately.
• Support investment analysis including reviewing tenancy agreements, forecasting yields, and assessing financial performance of assets under consideration.

Team Leadership & Process Management

• Line‑manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable team members (2 direct reports).
• Oversee AP/AR cycles, supplier payments, tenant receipts, and reconciliation processes.
• Maintain strong financial controls, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and integrity of records.
• Continuously improve accounting processes, reporting, and financial systems.

Systems, Reporting & Analytical Skills

• Produce high‑quality financial reporting packs for clients.
• Ensure all data is accurate within property management systems and accounting software.
• Demonstrate strong Excel skills, including formulas and data reconciliation
• Experience using the Xero system

Rent, Tenant Billing & Property Operations

• Manage billing schedules for clients and assets industrial assets.
• Ensure every tenant is billed correctly and charges and rents are collected on time.
• Oversee payment runs including property payroll and supplier payments.
• Partner with the Property Team on rent reviews, lease events, and tenancy changes.
• Monitor arrears and support credit control actions where require.