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. The working patter is 4 days working from home with 1 day alternating between the London and Bristol Office. This role is a 12 month maternity cover role.

Set up and manage new client accounts, ensuring compliance with internal procedures and RICS regulations
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Review and approve supplier payments and VAT returns
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Oversee and approve monthly payroll (and run payroll if required)
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Prepare and review client reports, fee proposals, budgeting, and year-end accounts
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Support the rural team in maintaining cloud-based systems (Xero, Dext, Fathom)
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Ensure timely departmental billing and manage fee flows across the portfolio
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Maintain strong internal controls and financial procedures
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Prepare terms of business and complete client due diligence checks
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Liaise with RICS and external auditors as required
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Manage and support a small finance team, ensuring smooth handover and continuity
What experience you will need
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ACCA or ACA qualified
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Proven experience in managing a portfolio of clients and in a Finance Manager role.
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Confident and competent in payroll (processing and compliance)
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Strong knowledge of RICS client money rules
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Understanding of VAT partial exemption rules
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Experience in preparing and reviewing year-end accounts
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Comfortable managing a team and working at both strategic and operational levels
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Highly proficient in Xero, Dext, Fathom, BrightPay, and IRIS Accounts Production
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Strong systems mindset and ability to troubleshoot and support othe

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