Financial Controller in Birkenhead

Join a growing property business as a Financial Controller in Merseyside.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of £45,000 - £60,000.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• Career progression within a growing business.
• Team events and recognition programmes.
• The opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and influence business growth.
• Modern City Centre offices - this is a 5 day per week 100% office-based role.

Our client is an ambitious and expanding property management business based in Liverpool City Centre, managing a diverse portfolio of residential developments across the UK. Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead their finance function and play a key role in supporting the business's future success. Working closely with the Directors and Senior Management Team, you will be responsible for financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow management, payroll, statutory compliance, and the ongoing development of the finance team.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading, managing and developing the finance and accounts team.
• Producing accurate monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Managing cash flow forecasting, budgeting and financial planning.
• Overseeing payroll, VAT returns and statutory reporting requirements.
• Monitoring business performance against budget and identifying key variances.
• Maintaining robust financial controls and ensuring data integrity.
• Managing supplier payments, reconciliations and financial processes.
• Supporting annual accounts preparation and liaising with external accountants.
• Partnering with operational teams to deliver accurate financial reporting.
• Identifying opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency.
• Providing financial insight to support strategic business decisions.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or similar senior finance professional.
• Qualified, part-qualified, or qualified by experience status.
• Strong experience producing management accounts, budgets and cash flow forecasts.
• Excellent knowledge of VAT, payroll and year-end accounting procedures.
• Experience managing and developing finance teams.
• Strong financial controls and balance sheet reconciliation experience.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience using accounting software, ideally Xero.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills with a proactive and professional approach.

Desirable Experience:

• Experience within property management, block management or residential property would be highly advantageous, particularly knowledge of:
• Residential service charge accounting.
• Client money and service charge bank accounts.
• Section 20B requirements and industry best practice.
• Resident and Sage property management systems.
• Multi-company and intercompany accounting environments.

If you're a driven finance professional looking to make a real impact within a growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you. If this sounds like the perfect role for you then please submit your CV.