At a Glance
- Tasks: Take charge of financial operations and lead a team as the business grows.
- Company: Dynamic property development company with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and the chance to shape financial processes.
- Other info: Opportunity to build a team and influence key financial decisions.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in finance while working in a fast-paced start-up environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in finance within property development and strong UK tax knowledge required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
This is a standalone finance role with end-to-end responsibility for the UK entity's financial operations.
As the business grows, this role will have the opportunity to build and lead a team.
Key responsibilities include
- Take full ownership of the UK entity's financial records and general ledger
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual management accounts for group reporting
- Manage the year-end statutory audit process, acting as the primary point of contact for external auditors
- Ensure all financial reporting complies with relevant UK accounting standards
- Support the group consolidation process with accurate and timely reporting to the Hong Kong headquarters
- Taxation & Compliance
- Oversee all UK tax compliance matters, including Corporation Tax, VAT returns, CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) reporting, and PAYE/P11D/year-end reporting obligations
- Liaise with external tax advisors on tax planning and risk management
- Stay up to date with changes in UK tax legislation and ensure the company remains fully compliant
- Project Finance & Commercial Support
- Provide financial support across the full property development lifecycle:
- Pre-development: assist with investment appraisals, financial modelling, and due diligence on land acquisitions
- Construction phase: review main contract payment terms, manage payment applications, track project costs against budget, and assess the financial impact of variations
- Operational phase: manage rental income, service charge accounting, and lease-related financial compliance
- Work closely with project managers, external consultants (PMs, QSs), and contractors to ensure accurate cost control and forecasting
- Cash Flow & Treasury
- Prepare and manage cash flow forecasts for both the company and individual projects
- Coordinate funding requirements with the Hong Kong treasury team
- Establish and maintain robust payment approval processes
- Manage banking relationships and oversee all bank account operations
- Process & Team Building
- Design and implement financial policies, procedures, and internal controls from scratch
- As the business expands, recruit, mentor and manage junior finance staff (Assistant Accountant / Cashier)
- Act as the bridge between the UK operational team and the Hong Kong headquarters, providing clear financial insights and risk analysis to support decision-making
About You
Essential skills and experience
- Proven experience working in a finance role within a property developer / owner-operator environment, with a strong understanding of the full development lifecycle — from land acquisition through construction to asset management.
Candidates with only a construction contractor background will not be considered.
- Solid working knowledge of UK corporate tax, VAT, and CIS. Must be comfortable managing all UK tax compliance matters directly or with minimal external support.
- Strong technical accounting skills with the ability to prepare full set of accounts and manage the statutory audit process independently.
- ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent recognised UK accounting qualification.
The right mindset
- We have no capacity to mentor or hand-hold. You must be comfortable working autonomously and taking full ownership of the finance function from day one.
- You will be operating in a start-up environment with evolving processes and high expectations.
Comfort with ambiguity and the ability to build structure from scratch are essential.
- You will work closely with non-finance stakeholders including project managers, external consultants, and overseas headquarters.
The ability to translate financial data into commercial insights is key.
- While this role starts as an individual contributor, you will need to demonstrate the capability to lead and mentor a team as the business expands.
- Direct, pragmatic, and clear in your communication. No jargon for the sake of it.
Desirable but not essential
- Experience reporting to a Hong Kong or Asian headquarters
- Experience working with offshore holding structures
- Mandarin language skills (spoken and written)
- Experience with system implementation or process automation
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Finance Manager employer: Y. T. REALTY GROUP LIMITED
As an Asset Manager with us, you will thrive in a dynamic and supportive work environment that prioritises professional growth and autonomy. Our culture fosters collaboration among diverse teams, ensuring you have the resources and mentorship needed to excel in managing a multi-asset UK retail portfolio. With a focus on employee well-being and innovative problem-solving, we offer a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact while enjoying competitive benefits and a strong commitment to your career development.
Contact Details:
Y. T. REALTY GROUP LIMITED Recruitment Team
