Group Finance Accounts Officer

Our client 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.

They 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)

Benefits

• This is a fully office-based role split between our Sawbridgeworth and Highams Park offices so you have flexibility on location.
• Mileage will be reimbursed where inter-office travel is required during the working day.
• They 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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 and have experience within property, insurance or financial services.

• Strong Excel skills

• Organised, detail-focused and professional

• Able to operate within a regulated environment

If you are interested, please apply with a cover letter detailing how your experience matches the role.