Alexander Daniels Finance is partnering with a successful and fast-growing business in Birmingham to recruit a Finance Manager . This is a brilliant opportunity for a hands-on finance professional who enjoys full ownership of the finance and client accounting function.
You’ll be the go-to financial lead for the business, overseeing all client money activity, reporting, reconciliations, VAT, payment runs, arrears management and financial controls across a busy residential property portfolio. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy variety, autonomy and responsibility, this role offers exactly that.
The Role
Managing client and business accounting processes end-to-end
Maintaining accurate tenant and landlord ledgers
Allocating rent payments and resolving discrepancies
Reconciling rents, fees and property-related expenditure
Preparing landlord payments, tenant refunds and contractor payments
Running client payment cycles and maintaining strong audit trails
Responding to finance queries from landlords, tenants and suppliers
Producing financial forecasts, management reports and performance insights
Monitoring financial performance and reporting to senior management
Completing VAT returns and ensuring compliance with client money regulations
Conducting daily credit control and proactively reducing arrears
Producing regular arrears reports and managing collection activity
Processing contractor, supplier, insurance and utility invoices
Ensuring accurate coding and timely settlement of liabilities
Supporting the wider property management team with financial queries
Identifying opportunities to streamline processes and strengthen controls
What You’ll Bring
Strong knowledge of bookkeeping, reconciliations, VAT and credit control
Experience managing client money accounts and ledgers
Confident producing financial reports and forecasts
Excellent Excel and financial systems skills
High accuracy, organisation and attention to detail
Strong communication skills with confidence dealing with landlords and tenants
Ability to work independently and take ownership of the finance function
Experience in property management, knowledge of client accounting software, or AAT/ACCA/CIMA qualifications. (Desirable)
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