Job Description
Group Finance/Account Officer - £32-36,000 Per annum
Full time - Office based working across 2 sites Highams Park & sawbridgeworth
Qualification: AAT Level 3/4 or Part-Qualified ACCA/CIMA
We are a growing group operating across property investment SPVs, property management companies and an FCA-regulated insurance brokerage. The group comprises approximately 40 legal entities.
We are seeking a technically strong and organised Finance / Accounts Officer to support bookkeeping and finance operations across the group, reporting directly to the Group Financial Controller.
This is a hands-on, multi-entity role offering genuine progression into management accounting for the right candidate.
The Role
You will support bookkeeping and finance operations across a portfolio of group companies (not all 40 simultaneously), including:
• Bank reconciliations across multiple entities
• Purchase ledger processing and supplier payment runs
• Sales ledger management and credit control (including brokerage debtors)
• Posting journals (accruals, prepayments, payroll, intercompany adjustments)
• Intercompany reconciliations
• VAT return preparation and submission
• Supporting a structured 15-day month-end close
• Maintaining accurate records within an FCA-regulated environment
• Assisting with management accounts preparation under supervision
Systems used across the group include Xero, Sage 50, Acturis, Soldo and Beanworks.
You will work under oversight and sign-off from the Group Financial Controller, with increasing responsibility as capability and reliability are demonstrated.
About You
• AAT Level 3 or 4 qualified, or Part-Qualified ACCA/CIMA
• Minimum 3 years experience in a multi-entity bookkeeping/accounts role
• Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping
• Experience preparing VAT returns
• Confident managing debtor balances and supplier relationships
• Comfortable working across multiple systems
• Strong Excel skills
• Organised, detail-focused and professional
• Able to operate within a regulated environment
Experience within property, insurance or financial services would be advantageous.
Working Arrangement
This is a fully office-based role split between our Sawbridgeworth and Highams Park offices. Candidates must have access to their own vehicle. Mileage will be reimbursed where inter-office travel is required during the working day.
Development & Study Support
We support professional development and will provide study support and paid exam leave for relevant qualifications (AAT / ACCA / CIMA). This role offers clear progression into management accounting as the group continues to grow.
