Client Accountant

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.

Requirements

• 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).