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.