Financial Accountant - Aldenham Estate - Events, Leisure, Property, Agriculture

Own the Numbers. Strengthen the Controls. Help Build a Better Finance Function. Are you a technically strong Financial Accountant who enjoys being close to the detail, taking ownership of the accounting cycle and making sure the numbers genuinely stand up? Do you thrive in a hands-on environment where accurate month-end reporting, robust reconciliations and strong financial controls really matter? Join Aldenham Estate at an exciting point in the development of its finance function, with the opportunity to take ownership of core accounting while supporting improvements to systems, processes and reporting.

If you’re a technically confident Financial Accountant who wants to take ownership, strengthen controls and help shape a better finance function, we’d love to hear from you.

Experience with in property, estates, rural businesses or another family-owned organisation would be advantageous but isn't essential.

The Role at a Glance Financial Accountant (Qualified) Aldenham Estate | Elstree, Hertfordshire Predominantly working onsite with flex £55,000 - £60,000 DOE Full Time | Permanent Reporting to:
Head of Finance Direct Reports:
Bookkeeper / Finance Administration Support as appropriate Business:
Diversified Family-Owned Estate | Property | Aerodrome | Glamping | Farming | Sustainable Land Management The Opportunity We’re looking for a technically strong, hands-on Financial Accountant to become the operational accounting backbone of the finance team. Reporting to the Head of Finance, you’ll take ownership of the accuracy and integrity of the Estate’s underlying financial records, including the monthly close, reconciliations, VAT, payroll administration, banking controls, cash-flow preparation and day-to-day finance systems administration.

Sitting between the internal bookkeeping function and external accountants, you’ll ensure financial information across the Estate’s multiple entities is accurate, complete and presented in the right format. Your immediate priority will be maintaining operational continuity and robust financial control, while supporting the Head of Finance with the replacement of Sage 50, integration with Re-Leased and documentation of clear, consistent finance procedures - bringing greater control, clarity and confidence to the numbers.

You'll own the technical accounting, controls and operational finance processes that ensure the underlying numbers are accurate, reliable and audit-ready. About You You’re a technically strong, hands-on accountant who enjoys doing , not simply reviewing. You like getting beneath the numbers—making sure balance sheets reconcile, controls work and financial information can be trusted. Curious and pragmatic, you’re comfortable navigating multi-entity complexity, investigating issues and finding workable solutions when everything doesn’t fit neatly into a standard box.

You’ll be confident taking ownership within a small finance team, balancing competing deadlines and working independently while building strong relationships with finance colleagues, operational teams and external advisers. You'll likely bring
• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification with strong technical accounting capability.
• Strong financial accounting, month-end and balance sheet reconciliation experience.
• Experience preparing management accounts and supporting year-end statutory accounts.
• Strong understanding of financial controls, banking processes, VAT and payroll administration.
• Excellent Excel skills and confidence working with accounting systems.
• High attention to detail with a genuine commitment to accuracy and control.
• The ability to independently manage priorities and deadlines within a hands-on finance environment.
• Clear communication skills and…