Client Accountant

Your new company Birmingham City Centre (Hybrid - 2 days in office) £35,000 - £42,000 + discretionary bonus Permanent, Full-Time An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Client Accountant to join a well-established and highly regarded professional services firm based in central Birmingham. This role offers a blend of portfolio management, project work, and team collaboration within a dynamic and supportive environment. You'll work as part of a close-knit team of finance professionals, managing a portfolio of clients while supporting wider business operations. The organisation offers a vibrant office culture with regular social, wellbeing, and charitable activities. Your new role

Manage day-to-day financial transactions for a portfolio of clients

Perform regular and robust reconciliations of client funds

Prepare and process payment runs in line with strict contractual deadlines

Allocate incoming cash receipts

Respond promptly to internal and external queries, including shared inbox management

Produce monthly client accounts and financial reports

Support ad hoc projects and administrative tasks as required

What you'll need to succeed

Experience within a busy finance function (industry or practice)

Strong background in client accounting and portfolio management

Knowledge of client money handling regulations and financial controls

Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy

Confident communicator with the ability to build and maintain client relationships

Highly organised with strong time management skills

Comfortable working independently and collaboratively

Advanced IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel

Studying towards, part-qualified, or nearing completion of a professional qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, ACA)

Experience with Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) is advantageous

What you'll get in return

Hybrid working (2 days in the office per week)

Flexible working hours (flexitime)

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Option to purchase up to 5 additional days holiday

Competitive pension scheme

Annual discretionary bonus

Flexible benefits package (e.g. health cash plan, cycle to work scheme)

Collaborative and sociable working environment

What you need to do now

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