Average Finance Accountant salary in London

Robert Half are exclusively partnering with a Real Estate firm to a Finance Manager on a permanent basis. Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 Location: Chelsea Hybrid: 4 days in the office, 1 day from home Reports to: Chief Financial Officer Team: 2 direct reports About the Role We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Finance Manager to oversee all aspects of client accounting and financial reporting within a dynamic and fast-paced industry. This hands-on role blends financial management, client relationship management, and strategic reporting. The Finance Manager will work closely with clients, suppliers, colleagues, and senior management to ensure financial accuracy and transparency across the client portfolio. Client Accounting Prepare and deliver regular financial reports to clients, detailing income and expenditure.Manage and reconcile multiple client accounts, ensuring accuracy in all transactions and proper allocation of funds.Monitor budget performance vs. actual spend, providing variance analysis and proactive commentary.Liaise with client managers to develop and maintain property-related budgets.Manage client funding requirements as necessary.Maintain detailed reconciliations of client expenditure and funds received. Financial Management & Reporting Produce management accounts and financial performance reports for both clients and internal stakeholders.Develop and report on KPIs including efficiency, profitability, and budget adherence.Assist in preparing statutory accounts and corporation tax returns.Manage VAT returns and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations.Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes, and internal controls within the finance function. Experience & Skills Required Qualified Accountant (desirable).Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in finance, accounting, or client management roles.Excellent communication and client relationship skills.Experience with Xero and/or Sage (flexible for the right candidate).Prior experience in an SME or property-related business is preferred. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: gb/en/privacy-notice.

Position: Finance ManagerLocation: Chessington (Hybrid: min 3 days/week in office)BenefitsGroup discretionary bonus scheme25 days holiday + 8 days bank holidaysDeath in service cover (4× salary)Medical insurance for employeePension schemeRole OverviewLead and manage a small finance teamTake ownership of company financial operationsProvide insightful analysis for business decisionsLiaise with sister companies in the groupContribute to financial management procedures ensuring compliancePrincipal ResponsibilitiesLead and supervise finance teamPrepare monthly financial statements, management accounts, budgets, cash flows, variance analysisHandle business administration tasks (office manager)Lead month-end process, investigate discrepancies, provide commentaryUse Sage system locally, load into Group accounting system (Magnitude)Oversee team month-end tasks: billing, cash collection, cash flow, FX postings, accruals, fixed assetsWeekly team meetings to track tasksPresent results to Senior LeadershipLead annual budget process and year-end forecastsReview bank reconciliationsAssist with audits, tax matters (VAT, corporation tax), and Companies House filingsHR responsibilities: contracts, benefits, payrollSkills & ExperienceStrong understanding of business and financial issuesExcellent communication & collaborationTeam-oriented, proactive, able to work under pressureMulti-tasking and process-focused with attention to detailFlexible with changing requirementsQualificationsEssential:ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualificationStrong management accounting knowledgeSupervisory experienceAdvanced proficiency with Sage 50, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Excel, Word, PowerPointPreferred:International work experienceExperience handling multiple currencies

About the RoleWe’re a growing small automotive ecommerce business looking for a reliable and experienced Finance Manager / Bookkeeper to manage all day-to-day finance operations in-house. This is a hands-on role where you’ll oversee bookkeeping, accounts (AP & AR), and financial reporting, ensuring everything runs smoothly and accurately. You’ll work closely with the owner/director and play a key part in keeping the business financially organised and efficient.Main ResponsibilitiesManage all bookkeeping and accounting entries in Xero or QuickBooks.Handle invoices, payments, receipts, and bank reconciliationsPrepare VAT returns and work with external accountants to submit to HMRCTrack cash flow, budgets, and expenses to support decision-makingProduce monthly financial summaries for management reviewLiaise with external accountants Maintain organised financial records and improve systems where neededHandle ad-hoc financial admin tasks typical of a small businessRequirementsSolid experience in bookkeeping, accounts, or small business financeUnderstanding of cross border salesStrong working knowledge of accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, or similar)Good understanding of UK VAT, and HMRC complianceExcellent attention to detail and organisational skillsComfortable working independently and taking full ownership of finance tasksAAT qualified or qualified by experienceWhat We OfferFriendly, supportive small-business environmentStable, long-term role with real responsibilityFlexible working hours