Finance Assistant - Knight Frank Finance

Who are we

Knight Frank Finance operates as a specialist division of Knight Frank LLP, delivering bespoke property finance solutions to clients across the UK and international markets. Headquartered at Knight Frank’s Global HQ at 55 Baker Street, London, the business forms part of one of the world’s leading independent real estate consultancies, combining the strength of a global network with deep expertise in complex lending.

At the core of Knight Frank Finance is a commitment to providing more than traditional mortgage advice. The team offers a comprehensive range of property finance services, including large loan arrangements, equity release and highly tailored funding structures designed to meet the sophisticated needs of high-net-worth (HNW) and ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) individuals. Through long-standing relationships with private banks and lenders, the business is recognised as a market leader in the large-loan and complex financing space.

Clients are central to everything Knight Frank Finance delivers. Built on trust, discretion and a deep understanding of individual circumstances, each relationship is approached with care and precision. By combining unrivalled market insight with decades of collective experience, the team is able to provide clear, strategic guidance across Prime Central London, the Home Counties and key international markets, consistently delivering exceptional, personalised outcomes.

Knight Frank Finance’s people are integral to its success. Bringing together a highly experienced and collaborative team, the business fosters an environment where expertise, innovation and client focus thrive. Working closely with colleagues across Knight Frank’s global network, the team contributes to a seamless, end-to-end client experience, ensuring access to exclusive opportunities and best-in-class advice.

Through its specialist knowledge, global reach and unwavering focus on client outcomes, Knight Frank Finance continues to set the standard in high-value property lending, supporting clients in achieving their property ambitions now and into the future. Learn more about what sets us apart here.

About The Role

Knight Frank are looking for a Finance Assistant to join our Finance team based at our Head Office in Baker Street.

The role supports the Finance Supervisor with daily income reconciliation and maintaining payment records in the CRM, while working closely with the administration and paraplanning teams.

The Finance Assistant will be responsible for managing the business’s day-to-day bank accounts, preparing invoices and payments for referrals and introducers, and supporting month-end delivery.

Responsibilities:

Banking and Income Reconciliation

• Complete daily banking and ensure all transactions are recorded accurately.
• Reconcile client fees and lender procuration fees against the relevant CRM cases.
• Reconcile insurance commission payments and process any clawbacks.
• Prepare TMA statements and reconcile payments to the reported totals.
• Investigate and resolve income reconciliation discrepancies.
• Ensure banking records are complete and up to date for month-end.

Invoicing, Payments and Debt Management

• Raise invoices and payment requests and obtain the required approvals.
• Process referral payments through the Hub and ensure introducers are paid promptly.
• Monitor, report and pursue outstanding client fees.
• Report bad debts reflected in the management accounts.

Operational and Team Support

• Manage and respond to enquiries received through the Finance inbox.
• Work with administrators to resolve fee-related queries.
• Support the Finance Supervisor with external audits and month-end activities.
• Maintain accurate, complete and well-organised finance records and folders.
• Provide feedback on data quality and help address any identified issues.

Experience required:

Technical experience

• Experience in income reconciliation.
• Understanding of finance.
• Proficiency in Excel and financial reporting.

Planning and delivery

• Ability to plan ahead, work proactively and meet deadlines.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workload and provide direction when required.
• High levels of attention to detail and accuracy.

Communication and teamwork

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Experience of leading and developing a small team.

Competitive Salary

Please note: this is a Direct Search led by Knight Frank. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted nor will fees be paid for unsolicited CVs, even if provided by PSL agencies.