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The Financial Controller (Xero) is responsible for the full financial management of three property clients, ensuring robust accounting, reporting accuracy, strong financial controls, and high-quality client service delivery. This role oversees all aspects of VAT, service charge accounting, P&L analysis, cashflow, rent and tenant billing, and completion statements following significant property acquisitions or disposals. Managing a team of two Client Details Our client is a Successful and Growing Property & Real Estate business that manages portfolio's of property companies. Description As the Financial Controller (Xero) based in Richmond your key responsibilities will include: Client Accounting & Portfolio Management Lead the accounting function for three major property clients, each with multi-million-pound assets.Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual P&L statements for each company and assetsConduct detailed P&L analysis, identifying variances, cost allocations, performance trends, and opportunities.Manage cashflow forecasting and reporting for each asset monthly.Ensure accurate financial set-up when onboarding new assets or acquisitions into client portfolios. VAT & Compliance Manage all VAT returns and ensure full compliance with property-related VAT rules.Apply correct VAT coding, especially for complex real-estate transactions, service charges, and tenant billing.Liaise with external auditors and tax advisors when required. Service Charge Accounting Prepare annual Service Charge Budgets, ensuring all expenditure is correctly allocated to the right nominal codes.Complete Service Charge reconciliations and respond to auditor queries.Ensure transparency and accuracy in service charge cost recovery. Acquisitions, Disposals & Investment Support