Client Accountant

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly and quarterly financial reports for a portfolio of properties.

• Produce service charge accounts and reconciliations.

• Manage client bank accounts and perform regular bank reconciliations.

• Process rent and service charge transactions accurately.

• Prepare budgets and support forecasting activities.

• Monitor cash flow and maintain accurate financial records.

• Manage year-end accounting processes and liaise with external auditors where required.

• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and legislation.

• Respond to client queries and provide financial support to property management teams.

• Review aged debtors and creditors, supporting collection activities where necessary.

• Identify opportunities to improve financial controls and accounting processes.

• Maintain a consistently high standard of accuracy across all financial activities.

About You

To be successful in this role, you'll have:

• Previous experience as a Client Accountant, Property Accountant, Service Charge Accountant or in a similar property finance role.

• A strong understanding of property and service charge accounting.

• Experience preparing client reports, reconciliations and budgets.

• Excellent numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.

• Experience using property management or accounting software (desirable).

• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues.

• An AAT qualification, be studying towards ACCA or CIMA, or be qualified through relevant experience (desirable).

If you're an experienced property accounting professional looking to join a growing organisation where you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.