Client Finanace Manager; leasehold

Position: Client Finanace Manager (leasehold)
Location:

North West London Salary: 45,000 - £55,000 Hybrid: 1 day WFH My client are looking for an experienced Client Finance Manager to join their growing Transactional Client Finance team in a hands-on role overseeing the accurate and timely delivery of core client finance activities. The successful candidate will have strong technical finance knowledge, excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach, with responsibility for financial controls, transactional finance oversight and supporting the wider team.

This is a hands-on position, with involvement across day-to-day finance operations, new development mobilisations, system changes and key business deadlines, alongside approval responsibilities for bank movements and reconciliations. What youll be doing Transactional Finance & Operational Oversight Oversee the accurate and timely delivery of key client finance activities, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, service charge and ground rent billing, bank reconciliations and wider transactional finance administration.

Provide hands-on support with transactional finance tasks when required. Ensure internal budget templates are prepared accurately and on time to support the annual budgeting process. Manage, review and support the billing of corporate management fees, ensuring income is raised accurately and promptly. Identify opportunities to improve processes, promote consistency and embed efficient, accurate and compliant ways of working. Systems & Mobilisation Support the mobilisation of new developments, including reviewing and transferring budgets received from previous managing agents.

Ensure financial information is accurately captured within internal budget templates and finance systems. Lead and actively support the financial onboarding of new developments, ensuring systems are configured correctly and all required information is obtained. Work closely with property management, onboarding and operational teams to ensure smooth transitions into management. Manage and approve new system user set-up, ensuring access levels are appropriate and properly controlled.

Support system upgrades, developments and process changes affecting Client Finance. Complete and support user acceptance testing for system changes and new functionality, identifying and documenting issues and ensuring solutions are fit for purpose. Financial Controls & Governance Review and sign off client bank reconciliations within agreed authority levels. Ensure reconciling items are investigated, followed up and resolved appropriately. Review and approve bank movements and transfers between client bank accounts within agreed authority levels.

Ensure approvals are supported by appropriate controls, audit trails and procedures. Support and manage TPI/RICS audits, ensuring relevant documentation and information is provided. Escalate significant issues or risks to the Head of Client Finance where appropriate. Team Support & Service Delivery Provide day-to-day guidance and support to the Client Finance team. Help prioritise workloads, manage deadlines and maintain consistently high standards.

Support the documentation and continuous improvement of finance processes. Depending on experience and business requirements, the role may include line management responsibility for agreed members of the team. Act as an escalation point for complex finance queries and work collaboratively to resolve issues. Build effective working relationships with internal teams, clients, suppliers, previous managing agents and other stakeholders. Take on additional responsibilities and ad hoc duties as required.

About you Someone who is comfortable operating in a high-volume transactional finance environment and who takes…