Interim Financial Controller

Job Role - Interim Property Financial Accountant
Location - Reading
Daily Rate - £400 - £450 Daily - DOE
Job Type - Interim

Are you an experienced Property Financial Controller looking for your next interim challenge?
We are seeking a commercially minded finance leader to join a well-established property business based in Reading. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a business-critical role where you'll provide financial leadership, drive process improvements and support senior stakeholders during an exciting period of change.

If you thrive in a fast-paced property environment and enjoy making an immediate impact, we would love to hear from you.

The Role

As Interim Property Financial Controller, you will take ownership of the financial control function, ensuring accurate reporting, robust governance and effective financial management across a diverse property portfolio.

Working closely with the wider director team. You will provide commercial insight while maintaining strong financial controls and supporting business decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the day-to-day financial control function across the property portfolio.
Prepare monthly management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial reporting.
Ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements and internal controls.
Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow reporting.
Oversee service charge accounting and property finance activities (where applicable).
Partner with operational teams to provide commercial financial insight.
Support year-end audit and statutory accounts preparation.
Identify and implement improvements to finance processes and controls.
Lead, mentor, and support members of the finance team.
Assist with ongoing projects, systems improvements, and business transformation initiatives. About You

We are looking for someone who can quickly add value and confidently manage a busy finance function.
You'll ideally have:

ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification (or equivalent).
Previous experience as a Financial Controller within the property or real estate sector.
Strong knowledge of property accounting and service charge accounting.
Excellent technical accounting skills and financial reporting experience.
Advanced Excel skills and experience using finance systems such as MRI, Yardi, SAP, Oracle, or similar.
A proactive, hands-on approach with excellent stakeholder management skills.
The ability to work independently and hit the ground running in an interim environment. Why Apply?

Join a respected and growing property business.
Immediate opportunity to make a visible impact.
Senior-level exposure and autonomy.
Hybrid working with offices in Reading.
Competitive day rate / salary.
Collaborative and supportive leadership team.
Opportunity to contribute to key transformation and improvement projects. If you are an experienced Property Financial Controller available at short notice and looking for your next interim assignment, we would love to hear from you