Job Description

About Us

Pow Property Services Ltd is a growing UK property development and investment company operating across Somerset and Devon. Our portfolio includes:

Professional HMOs

Single-let flats

Multi-unit residential developments

Company-let properties

Title split freehold blocks of flats

Active refurbishment and conversion projects

We run a cash-flow-focused, operationally disciplined business with a strong emphasis on financial control, investor confidence, and long-term value creation.

We work with:

A UK-based accounting firm that handles bookkeeping and statutory accounts; and

A specialist UK property tax accountant providing VAT and tax advice.

As the business scales, we are now seeking a part-time Finance Managerto sit internally and ensure financial performance, reporting accuracy, and cash flow discipline across the group.

Role Overview

This role is ideal for a calm, disciplined, and methodical finance professional--particularly someone with a Steel / Wealth-Dynamics personality profile.

You will act as the internal financial control lead, working alongside our external accountants to ensure that:

All accounting is being done correctly and consistently

Monthly management reports can be pulled reliably

Cash flow is closely monitored and protected

Each property and company is performing in line with budgeted expectations

This is not a bookkeeping role. It is a control, oversight, and performance-monitoring role, providing clarity and confidence in the numbers.

You will work closely with the Managing Director and external advisers, ensuring financial information supports good operational and strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Control & Bookkeeping Oversight

Oversee the output of the UK-based bookkeeping firm. Review transactions, reconciliations, and coding for accuracy and consistency. Ensure strong internal controls are maintained to prevent errors or misreporting.
Cash Flow Management (Core Priority)

Monitor weekly and monthly cash flow across all companies and properties. Produce short-term and forward-looking cash flow forecasts. Flag risks early and ensure sufficient liquidity for ongoing projects.
Budgeting & Performance Tracking

Track actual performance against approved budgets and forecasts. Identify variances at both property and company level. Highlight underperformance and support corrective actions.
Accountant & Adviser Liaison

Act as the main internal point of contact for: The UK accounting firm The property tax specialist Ensure monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) are produced accurately and on time. Ensure reporting is management-ready, not just compliant.
Payments, Payroll & VAT Oversight

Review and approve payments, payroll runs, and expenditure in line with company policy. Oversee VAT submissions and payroll accuracy (PAYE, pensions, benefits). Support tax planning by ensuring clean, reliable financial data.
Reporting, Forecasting & Insight

Produce clear monthly financial summaries for the Managing Director. Support forecasts, scenario analysis, and investor reporting when required. Ensure financial data supports confident decision-making.
Year-End & Compliance Support

Support year-end accounts preparation with the accountants. Ensure records are HMRC- and Companies House-ready. Assist with lender, investor, or due diligence queries as required.

Candidate Profile Essential Skills & Experience

Experience in UK property finance or multi-entity SME finance.

Strong understanding of cash flow management and financial controls.

Highly organised, detail-driven, and process-focused.

Calm, dependable, and comfortable working independently.

Confident liaising with accountants and senior leadership.

Able to work remotely with clear accountability.

Desirable

Disciplined, steady, and methodical working style.

Comfortable owning responsibility for accuracy and follow-through.

Prefers structure, clarity, and consistency over fast-paced environments.

What We Offer

Alow-hours, high-trust role with clear expectations.

Direct access to senior decision-making.

A growing property group with increasing financial complexity.

Long-term potential to scale hours as the portfolio grows.

A professional, focused working environment with no micromanagement.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: R354,62 - R399,00 per hour

Expected hours: 5 per week

Application question(s):

Do you have hands-on experience managing or overseeing finance for UK property businesses with multiple companies and properties (including cash flow forecasting and management accounts)? This role is not a bookkeeping role. It focuses on oversight, control, and performance monitoring, working alongside an external UK accounting firm. Are you comfortable reviewing, challenging, and controlling accountants' output rather than doing day-to-day bookkeeping? This role is for approximately 5 hours per week, working remotely, with accountability for monthly reporting and cash-flow oversight. Can you consistently commit to this level of availability and responsibility?
Work Location: Remote