My client is a rapidly expanding business and they are now looking to recruit a reliable and experienced Finance Manager / Group Accountant to join their growing team in Durham City Centre. You will manage a small finance team and will report directly to the COO and CEO overseeing all aspects of accounting and financial manegement for 8 small group companies, all within the same sector, on a regular basis and identify any areas in which efficiency can be improved. Main tasks will include, but are not limited to, the following: Reconciling bank accounts and credit cards on Sage Line 50 Preparing annual year end accounts for all 8 companies ready for submission to an external accountant Maintaining the property fixed asset registers across all companies Posting of all year end journals Ensuring all client and deposit accounts reconcile ready for Audit by Governing bodies Allocate rental payments received to the correct tenant codes using CFP software Ensuring all landlords and contractors are paid in a timely manner Maintain the creditors ledgers on Sage Line 50 and ensure all suppliers are paid within the credit terms Review, reconcile and post transactions from completion statements received from Company Solicitors in relation to new property purchases Be the first point of contact to the accounts team and assist with any queries they may have Interviews are ongoing so apply now. ..... full job details .....