Head of Accounts in Finchley (PROPERTY)

Pear Recruitment

Head of AccountsFinchley

Our client is a long established, professional estate agency operation in the North London area and covers all aspects of the property industry from sales and Lettings to Commercial and New Homes, Property Management and Block Management.

Supporting the Managing Director, this is an exciting career opportunity for an ambitious, highly motivated Head of Accounts looking for their next strategic career move. You will be supporting the business, and at the same time, developing the finance team to take on more responsibility as they grow in confidence under your guidance.

Although the role in terms of Head of Accounts is very hands on , we are looking for a truly strategic individual who is used to planning the growth of a business from a financial perspective. As a well-established business that has consistently grown over the last 60 years and continues to plan further growth and is keen to find the right finance professional to support this expansion.

Proven experience in the Property industry will be of benefit.

Key responsibilities

Work closely with the MD and Board of Directors to manage the business and plan for further growth

Quickly learn and understand the procedures and systems in place, maintaining them whilst identifying and implementing improvements

Process the salaries and pensions

Monitor all the accounts to make sure they are accurate and valuable

Budget reporting and analysis

Cash flow Analysis

Produce reports across locations and departments.

Manage a highly motivated team of 4 part-qualified Accounts Assistants

Collaborate with 3rd parties (from suppliers to banks and auditors)

The ideal person

CIMA/ACA/ACCA qualified with strong academics and ideally 5 years’ experience in Property or related industries.

A thought leader with an excellent memory who looks for resolutions to problems and takes ownership of the finance function.

An influencer who encourages participation from the wider business outside of finance.

Willing to get under the skin of the business and understand the workings of the company as a whole to provide the best finance service possible.

An inspirational Manager who engages with the team and encourages knowledge, learning and skills improvement in a clear and supportive manner.

Demonstrates a hands-on, can-do attitude with regards to all tasks; someone who is happy to get ‘his/her hands dirty’ and support the staff on their day-to-day work as well as the more advanced accounts analysis and strategic planning.

A detail-minded individual who prides themselves on efficient work practice whilst looking for continuous improvement.

Displays a high level of written and spoken communication skills.

Confident, credible character with a strong work ethic

For the right individual, the role offers a clear route to becoming Finance Director. If you are commercially minded, strategic in your approach and can demonstrate sound technical ability then promotion to this level is possible within 12- 18 months.

The finer details

£60,000 – £80,000 depending on experience

Discretionary annual bonus after 1 years’ service completed.

Scottish Widows pension – 5% employee contribution 3% employer contribution

25 days holiday + Bank holidays

Private health cover for individual (family benefit possible at your cost)

Office based in Finchley.

Working hours Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm.

If you are interested in this Head of Accounts position and would like to know more, please email your CV or telephone us on a strictly private and confidential basis.

Due to the number of responses we receive to our advertisements we are unfortunately unable to respond individually to each applicant. If you do not hear from us within 7 days you may assume you have not been selected this time – but please apply for anything you feel you are suitable for and thank you for your interest in PEAR Recruitment.