Financial Accounts Manager| Fulham | £50k–£55k

Role: Financial Accounts Manager

Location: Fulham
Salary: £50,000–£55,000 gross per annum DOE
Contract: Permanent
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 5 days per week, office-based
Start: ASAP
Benefits: Pension + discretionary bonus

An established and growing design and project-delivery practice specialising in exceptional private residential projects is seeking an experienced Financial Accounts Manager to take ownership of the finance function across its business interests.

This is a standalone senior role within a small, friendly and hardworking team, reporting directly to a Director. The position combines hands‑on accounts management with cash flow forecasting, budgeting and financial reporting. The working environment is professional and high-standard, while remaining relaxed and unstuffy.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day accounts function across the development and private sides of the business.
• Process invoices, payments, receipts, supplier accounts and employee expenses. Maintain accurate financial records and complete account reconciliations.
• Manage accounts inboxes and respond to financial queries.
• Prepare rolling cash flow forecasts, budgets and management reports.
• Provide financial analysis and forward‑looking insight to the Directors.
• Liaise with external accountants and assist with year‑end accounts.
• Manage CIS payments and support VAT and wider accounting requirements.
• Maintain accurate records using Xero and relevant project/construction management software.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' experience within an accounts or finance role.
• Strong bookkeeping and hands‑on accounts management experience.
• Confident working autonomously and taking ownership of a standalone finance function.
• Strong cash flow forecasting, budgeting and reporting skills.
• Excellent numerical, analytical and organisational ability.
• Strong Excel skills; Xero experience advantageous.
• Knowledge of CIS payments and construction VAT highly desirable.
• Experience within property development, construction, architecture, design or a similar project‑led environment advantageous but not essential. Proactive, personable and an excellent communicator with a discreet approach.

This is an excellent opportunity for a capable and commercially minded Accounts Manager to become a trusted part of a growing business and support both its commercial development and private financial interests.