Accountant / Financial Controller

\n

Join Our Growing Property Development Team

\n

Easy Living Developments Ltd is an established and expanding property development company seeking an experienced, commercially minded Accountant / Financial Controller to lead our finance function.

\n

\n

This is a senior leadership role for an ambitious finance professional who wants to play a key role in supporting the continued growth of the business.

\n

\n

Key Responsibilities

\n

\n

• Oversee all aspects of the group’s financial management and accounting function.

\n

• Prepare monthly management accounts, financial reports, and cash flow forecasts.

\n

• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.

\n

• Ensure compliance with statutory obligations, including VAT and CIS.

\n

• Liaise with external accountants, auditors, banks, and HMRC.

\n

• Manage payroll and oversee supplier payments and customer receipts.

\n

• Monitor project profitability and provide financial analysis on development schemes.

\n

• Develop and improve financial systems, processes, and internal controls.

\n

• Provide strategic financial advice to the Directors to support business decisions.

\n

• Lead and mentor the finance team as the business grows.

\n

\n

About You

\n

\n

The successful candidate will have:

\n

\n

• A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA preferred).

\n

• Significant experience in a senior accounting or financial controller role.

\n

• Strong commercial awareness and excellent analytical skills.

\n

• Experience within property development, construction, or real estate would be highly advantageous.

\n

• Excellent knowledge of UK accounting standards and taxation.

\n

• Experience using accounting software such as Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, or similar ERP systems.

\n

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

\n

• Strong organisational and leadership abilities.

\n

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

\n

\n

What We Offer

\n

\n

• Competitive salary based on experience.

\n

• Company pension.

\n

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.

\n

• The opportunity to influence strategic business decisions and make a genuine impact.

\n