Client Accountant

Your new company Birmingham City Centre | Hybrid Working (3 Days Office / 2 Days Home) | £38,000 - £50,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits A well-established and growing property organisation is seeking a Property Accountant to join its finance team in Birmingham city centre. Offering hybrid working, a competitive salary, annual bonus, and genuine career development opportunities, this is an excellent opportunity for somebody looking to further their career within the property sector. The business is open to considering candidates from a variety of property finance backgrounds. Whilst previous client accounting experience would be advantageous, the company is willing to train and develop the right individual who possesses strong accounting fundamentals, property sector exposure and experience using Yardi. Your new role

Manage financial reporting requirements across a portfolio of properties and clients

Produce accurate and timely financial reports in line with agreed deadlines

Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, tenants, suppliers, and internal stakeholders

Respond to account queries and provide financial analysis where required

Ensure financial data is maintained accurately and updated promptly

Process and review accounting transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal controls

Monitor client funding positions and support effective cash management across portfolios

Oversee rent, service charge, rates, and other property-related payments

Review property expenditure, working closely with surveyors, facilities managers, and suppliers to resolve queries

Perform cash and bank reconciliations across multiple property accounts

Attend client meetings and support the delivery of a high-quality finance service

What you'll need to succeed

Experience working within a property, real estate, or property management environment

Strong accounting knowledge and financial reporting experience

Previous experience using Yardi is highly desirable

Experience within client accounting or service charge accounting would be beneficial but is not essential

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Strong Excel skills and attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

What you'll get in return

£38,000 - £45,000 (scope for up to £50,000 for an exceptional candidate)

Discretionary annual bonus

Hybrid working - 3 days in the office, 2 days from home

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Competitive pension scheme

Annual salary reviews

Birmingham city centre location with excellent transport links

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Long-term career progression within a successful and growing property business

This is an excellent opportunity for a property finance professional seeking a varied, stakeholder-facing role within a respected organisation that is willing to invest in and develop the right candidate. Experience within property accounting and Yardi exposure will be highly valued, whilst full client accounting responsibilities can be developed on the job for the successful individual. What you need to do now

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