Finance Manager

Location: Maghull

Finance Manager – Liverpool, up to £55,000 + Benefits

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Finance Manager to join a successful and expanding real estate group based in Liverpool. With a varied portfolio of schemes across the UK and overseas and an annual turnover of approximately £7 million, this is a pivotal role offering significant responsibility and influence within the business.

Reporting directly to the Directors, you will take ownership of the company's finance function, providing robust financial management, strategic insight, and operational support to drive continued growth.

Key Responsibilities

Full responsibility for the day-to-day finance function of the business

Production of monthly management accounts and financial reporting packs

Preparation, monitoring, and management of annual budgets and forecasts

Cash flow management and liquidity planning across multiple property developments

Financial oversight of active schemes located both in the UK and internationally

Preparation, management and reconciliation of service charge budgets and accounts

Monitoring service charge expenditure and ensuring accurate recovery from tenants and occupiers

Production of year-end service charge reconciliations and liaison with managing agents, surveyors and auditors

Ensuring compliance with relevant property accounting regulations and service charge legislation

Variance analysis and provision of commercial recommendations to senior leadership

Management of balance sheet reconciliations and month-end processes

Oversight of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger activities

Liaison with external accountants, auditors, tax advisers, banks, managing agents and stakeholders

Ensuring compliance with statutory, regulatory, and tax obligations

Monitoring project profitability, development costs, and investment performance

Supporting strategic decision-making through financial modelling and analysis

Identifying and implementing improvements to financial systems, controls, and processes

It is essential you are a fully qualified accountant with previous and experience within property, real estate, construction, development, or asset management environments is highly desirable