This Finance Manager role has 4 direct Reports and and acts as the Head of Rural Client Finance for a global real estate consultancy, headquartered from London.

The working patter is 4 days working from home with 1 day alternating between the London and Bristol Office.

This role is a 12 month maternity cover role.

Set up and manage new client accounts, ensuring compliance with internal procedures and RICS regulations*Review and approve supplier payments and VAT returns*Oversee and approve monthly payroll (and run payroll if required)*Prepare and review client reports, fee proposals, budgeting, and year-end accounts*Support the rural team in maintaining cloud-based systems (Xero, Dext, Fathom)*Ensure timely departmental billing and manage fee flows across the portfolio*Maintain strong internal controls and financial procedures*Prepare terms of business and complete client due diligence checks*Liaise with RICS and external auditors as required*Manage and support a small finance team, ensuring smooth handover and continuityWhat experience you will need*ACCA or ACA qualified*Proven experience in managing a portfolio of clients and in a Finance Manager role.*Confident and competent in payroll (processing and compliance)*Strong knowledge of RICS client money rules*Understanding of VAT partial exemption rules*Experience in preparing and reviewing year-end accounts*Comfortable managing a team and working at both strategic and operational levels*Highly proficient in Xero, Dext, Fathom, BrightPay, and IRIS Accounts Production*Strong systems mindset and ability to troubleshoot and support othe

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