Senior Client Accountant (Client Finance – Birmingham)

The Senior Client Accountant works with the Client Accounting Manager/Assistant Manager (or equivalent) as a subject matter expert, responsible for ensuring the Client Accounting and Financial Reporting for our Client(s) is managed effectively and in a timely manner, in accordance with Client requirements.

The objectives of the role are to:

• Ensure all Client and property accounting services are delivered to a high standard and meet service levels required by the Client;
• Maintain complete and up-to-date records and financial management, including applying accounting regulations, query management, service charge management, reconciliations, capex, opex, and other Client-specific procedures;
• Collaborate with surveyors, Clients, and team members to resolve queries;
• Support contractual compliance across the team, including meeting SLAs and KPIs on behalf of BNPPRE;
• Continuously improve processes for market-leading financial management, adhering to all relevant legislation.

Responsibilities:

• Mentor and role model for the Client Accounting and Financial Reporting team, providing coaching to maintain performance and technical skills;
• Develop and improve processes and procedures to ensure service standards are met;
• Ensure compliance and control requirements are satisfied through internal audit and compliance;
• Monitor and produce client accounting records, including statements, profit and loss, balance sheets, VAT and tax reporting, charges, reconciliations, and supporting information;
• Keep property and finance data current and manage the finance database;
• Undertake financial analysis and data analytics with business intelligence tools;
• Attend client meetings, understand client needs, interpret requirements, and respond appropriately;
• Advise team members on accounting record structuring and reporting goals;
• Ensure Quality Assurance reviews are completed and signed off before issuance;
• Assist in audits of financial information, procedures, and controls;
• Manage within budget, minimizing overheads;
• Manage existing client relationships and build networks internally and externally;
• Evaluate and improve standards, techniques, and procedures.

Person specification:

• Highly numerate with strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills;
• Experience in an accounting team within property management or similar environment;
• Qualified or part-qualified in CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent, or qualified through experience;
• GCSE Maths and English;
• Experience in bookkeeping, financial reporting, operations, and controls;
• Tenacious, presentable, assertive, adaptable, self-aware, motivated, with professional manner;
• Conscientious, detailed understanding of accounting and data protection;
• Understanding of accounting techniques, including general ledger transactions (advantageous);
• Committed to customer service and meeting deadlines;
• Commercially astute, innovative, solutions-oriented;
• Organized, methodical, able to manage multiple projects and deadlines;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with property management and accounting packages (e.g., Trace Tramps, Yardi, Qube Horizon) is a plus.

Benefits:

• Health & Leisure: Private medical, 25 days annual leave + public holidays, health screening, gym discounts, wellbeing support, volunteering, cycle to work, eye care, travel & retail discounts, travel insurance, concierge, kids pass, golf card, company culture, social events, perks;
• Financial: Pension, life assurance (8x salary), income protection, interest-free season ticket loan, bonus scheme, share plan, financial and mortgage advice.

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