Website Castlewood Homes
We’re looking for a reliable and detail-oriented Finance Manager / Bookkeeper to help us stay on top of our numbers, streamline our financial processes, and support our finance operations across multiple properties and projects.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working independently, is confident with bookkeeping systems, and has a sharp eye for financial accuracy.
About the Role
Your main duties will include:
– Record and reconcile all day-to-day transactions and bank feeds in Landlord Vision 2 (LLV2), ensuring accuracy by account, cost centre, and property tracker
– Maintain well-organised and up-to-date financial records across all property portfolios
– Perform accurate weekly and monthly bank reconciliations for all accounts and investigate any discrepancies
– Monitor bank balances to ensure sufficient funds for recurring and project-based expenses
– Upload, categorise, and record all utility bills, council tax, internet, insurance payments, and maintenance-related costs
– Enter and track rental income, staff expense reimbursements, and purchase requisitions against actual disbursements
– Reconcile general ledger accounts with external records (e.g., HMRC integrated client account) and liaise with external bookkeepers or accountants as needed
– Create and maintain Profit & Loss reports for each property and provide summaries or variance analysis where required
– Track and reconcile intercompany loans, investor loans, and director loan balances; prepare billing entries or adjustments as needed
– Monitor and follow up on outstanding cash advances and liquidations, ensuring adherence to internal policy
– Prepare internal financial reports and summaries to support monthly reviews and decision-making
– Support VAT claims, SDLT reclaims, and other relevant tax filing requirements
– Assist the legal and acquisition teams with mortgage, refinancing, or remortgage documentation
– Proactively suggest improvements to existing financial tracking, reporting, or reconciliation workflows
– Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Legal, and external partners to ensure financial accuracy and compliance
Requirements:
– Proven experience as a Bookkeeper or Financial Analyst
– Property industry or real estate bookkeeping experience
– Advanced spreadsheet skills (Google Sheets + Excel), including interpreting formulas
– Deep understanding of P&L, reconciliations, and cost centres
– Familiarity with UK property finance context (loan tracking, SDLT, VAT, etc.)
– Experience using LandlordVision
Requirements:
– BS degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration preferred.
– A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
– Experience working with remote UK clients or property developers
– Comfortable coordinating with external accountants and legal teams
Skills:
– Reliable, proactive, and resourceful
– Able to work UK hours (starting at 10–15 hrs/week, with potential to grow)
– Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain financial info clearly
– Extensive experience in Property Development Bookkeeping
– Excellent written and spoken English and required to have an excellent telephone etiquette
– Have a growth mindset and are always happy to learn new skills
What We Offer
– Part-time remote role with flexible hours (UK time)
– Starting rate: £4.5o/hour, depending on experience
– Paid time off and performance bonuses after 3-month probation
– Supportive and friendly work environment
– Opportunity to grow into a full-time finance or operations role
Finance Manager / Bookkeeper
Castlewood Homes is a thriving property investment and development company based in Medway, Kent. Since 2016, we’ve been on a mission to transform large, tired houses into luxury, high-quality multi-let homes for professional tenants — the kind of spaces we’d love to live in ourselves. Our primary business model is to purchase large properties and convert them into beautiful, fully renovated HMOs (houses in multiple occupation) with a hotel-like feel. We work closely with like-minded investment partners who share our values and vision to bring these homes into the private rented sector — creating homes people genuinely want to live in, with a focus on value, quality, and community. We’re not just building properties — we’re building a legacy. Our vision is to own and manage 250 properties by 2035, and we’re assembling a high-energy team that’s excited to help get us there. At Castlewood Homes, we live by our values: ✨ Inspirational – We lead with positivity, creativity, and growth 🔐 Trust – We show up with honesty, helpfulness, and integrity 🏆 Quality – We raise the bar in everything we do 🎉 Fun – We love what we do and who we do it with