Full job descriptionAlexander Daniels Finance is partnering with a successful and fast-growing business in Birmingham to recruit a Finance Manager. This is a brilliant opportunity for a hands-on finance professional who enjoys full ownership of the finance and client accounting function.
You’ll be the go-to financial lead for the business, overseeing all client money activity, reporting, reconciliations, VAT, payment runs, arrears management and financial controls across a busy residential property portfolio. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy variety, autonomy and responsibility, this role offers exactly that.


The Role
*Managing client and business accounting processes end-to-end
*Maintaining accurate tenant and landlord ledgers
*Allocating rent payments and resolving discrepancies
*Reconciling rents, fees and property-related expenditure
*Preparing landlord payments, tenant refunds and contractor payments
*Running client payment cycles and maintaining strong audit trails
*Responding to finance queries from landlords, tenants and suppliers
*Producing financial forecasts, management reports and performance insights
*Monitoring financial performance and reporting to senior management
*Completing VAT returns and ensuring compliance with client money regulations
*Conducting daily credit control and proactively reducing arrears
*Producing regular arrears reports and managing collection activity
*Processing contractor, supplier, insurance and utility invoices
*Ensuring accurate coding and timely settlement of liabilities
*Supporting the wider property management team with financial queries
*Identifying opportunities to streamline processes and strengthen controls


What You’ll Bring
*Strong knowledge of bookkeeping, reconciliations, VAT and credit control
*Experience managing client money accounts and ledgers
*Confident producing financial reports and forecasts
*Excellent Excel and financial systems skills
*High accuracy, organisation and attention to detail
*Strong communication skills with confidence dealing with landlords and tenants
*Ability to work independently and take ownership of the finance function
*Experience in property management, knowledge of client accounting software, or AAT/ACCA/CIMA qualifications. (Desirable)