Joshua Robert
Interim Financial Controller
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Interim Financial Controller
Interim Property Financial Accountant – Reading
Daily Rate: £400–£500 p/day (DOE) | Job Type: Interim
About the Role
We are seeking a commercially minded, experienced Property Financial Controller to join a well-established property business in Reading. This business-critical interim role offers the opportunity to:
- Provide financial leadership during a period of growth and change.
- Drive process improvements and enhance financial controls.
- Support senior stakeholders with strategic decision-making.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, property-focused environment and enjoys delivering immediate impact.
The Role Responsibilities
As Interim Property Financial Controller, you will take ownership of the finance function, ensuring:
- Financial control across a diverse property portfolio.
- Accurate monthly management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, and reporting.
- Compliance with statutory requirements and internal controls.
- Budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow reporting.
- Service charge accounting and property finance oversight (where applicable).
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Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the day-to-day financial operations across the property portfolio.
- Preparing monthly management accounts, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
- Ensuring compliance with statutory, regulatory, and internal controls.
- Managing budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow projections.
- Supporting property finance (e.g., service charges, loan accounting).
- Partnering with operational teams to deliver commercial financial insights.
- Assisting with year-end audits and statutory accounts preparation.
- Identifying and implementing finance process improvements.
- Mentoring and supporting the finance team.
- Contributing to ongoing projects, system upgrades, and business transformation.
About You – Key Requirements
We’re looking for a finance leader who can add value quickly and excel in an interim role. Ideal candidates will have:
- A qualified ACA, ACCA, or CIMA (or equivalent professional accreditation).
- Proven experience as a Financial Controller in property, real estate, or a similar sector.
- Strong understanding of property accounting, including service charge structures.
- Expertise in financial reporting, statutory compliance, and financial controls.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with finance systems (e.g., MRI, Yardi, SAP, Oracle).
- A proactive, hands-on approach with excellent stakeholder management.
- Self-direction – the ability to hit the ground running in a fast-paced interim format.
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Why Join Us?
- Grow with a respected property business, actively expanding and leading the market.
- Make a visible impact from day one, driving finance strategy and transformation.
- Enjoy senior-level exposure with autonomy to shape the finance function.
- A competitive day rate (£400–£500 p/day) with opportunity for longer-term engagement.
- A supportive leadership team and collaborative environment.
This is an ideal role for an experienced Property Financial Controller seeking their next interim challenge. If you meet the criteria and are available at short notice, we’d love to speak with you. Apply now!
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