Position title
Part-Time Financial Controller – Property Holding Company
Description

Location: Holborn, Central London (WC1)
Days: 3–4 days per week
Rate: £400–£500 per day
Type: Part-time, ongoing

Role

Accountancy Capital is recruiting a part-time Financial Controller for a well-established, privately owned property holding company in Holborn, Central London.

This is a hands-on role for a qualified accountant who enjoys running a finance function day to day. You'll own the accounts for a portfolio of property interests, from transaction processing and reconciliations through to management accounts, VAT and year-end. You'll also act as the main point of contact for the group's external accountants and auditors.

You'll also prepare self-assessment income tax returns, which makes the role well suited to someone who combines property accounting with personal tax experience.

The role is 3–4 days a week from the client's Holborn office. It gives a seasoned Financial Controller or senior accountant real ownership and variety, with a flexible working pattern.

Responsibilities

  • Run the day-to-day accounting across the group's companies, including purchase and sales ledgers, rental income, service charges and expenses.
  • Carry out bank, intercompany and balance sheet reconciliations accurately and on time.
  • Prepare and submit VAT returns, including property-specific VAT matters such as the option to tax and partial exemption where relevant.
  • Produce monthly or quarterly management accounts with clear commentary for the owners and directors.
  • Manage cash flow, including forecasts, payment runs and liquidity reporting across the portfolio.
  • Prepare year-end working papers and supporting schedules for the external accountants.
  • Coordinate the year-end and audit process, acting as the main contact for auditors and advisers.
  • Prepare and file self-assessment income tax returns, working with the external advisers as needed.
  • Keep accounting records and controls well maintained in Sage 50, and suggest process improvements where they help.
  • Deal with ad hoc finance, tax and administrative queries from the owners and directors.
Qualifications

  • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA), or qualified by experience at a similar level.
  • Proven experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or Senior Accountant, ideally in property, real estate or a family office.
  • Strong working knowledge of UK VAT, ideally including property VAT.
  • Hands-on experience preparing self-assessment income tax returns. ATT or CTA would be an advantage.
  • Confident preparing management accounts, cash flow forecasts and year-end files.
  • Experience working with external accountants and auditors.
  • Sage 50 experience is strongly preferred, plus good Excel skills.
  • Organised, discreet and comfortable working independently in a small, owner-managed business.
Job Benefits

  • Day rate of £400–£500, depending on experience.
  • Part-time, 3–4 days a week, giving a good work–life balance.
  • Ongoing engagement with a stable, established property business.
  • Central London office in Holborn, well served by Holborn and Chancery Lane Underground stations.
  • Broad, hands-on remit with direct access to the owners and decision-makers.
  • The chance to bring structure and improvements to a small finance function and make it your own.
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Employment Type
Part-time
Beginning of employment
1st November 2026
Duration of employment
Perm
Industry
Property
Job Location
London, South East, United Kingdom
Working Hours
9-5
Base Salary
£400-£500 Per day
Date posted
October 8, 2026
Valid through
October 31, 2026
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