### Portfolio Accountant## An established professional services organisation is looking for an experienced Portfolio Accountant to join its finance team in Hemel Hempstead.This is a varied, hands-on position offering responsibility for a portfolio of client accounts. You’ll manage the accounting process from day-to-day transactional activity through to budgeting, reconciliations and year-end reporting, ensuring information is accurate, deadlines are met and queries are resolved efficiently.### The roleYour responsibilities will include:* Managing the accounting requirements for an allocated client portfolio* Preparing annual budgets, cash-flow forecasts and variance reports* Completing monthly bank and control account reconciliations* Processing journals, receipts, supplier invoices and payment requests* Producing year-end accounts packs and supporting documentation* Liaising with external accountants and auditors* Monitoring outstanding balances and producing accurate debtor reports* Investigating discrepancies and resolving unreconciled items* Responding to queries from clients, colleagues and suppliers* Maintaining clear and well-documented accounting records* Identifying opportunities to improve processes and financial controls### About youYou’ll be an organised and dependable accounts professional who enjoys taking ownership of a varied workload. You should be comfortable managing multiple deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy.Ideally, you’ll have:* Previous experience in a client accounting or portfolio-based finance role* Strong reconciliation and transactional accounting experience* Exposure to budgeting and year-end accounting processes* Confident Excel skills, including lookups and pivot tables* Excellent attention to detail* Clear written and verbal communication skills* A proactive approach to investigating and resolving queries* Experience using specialist accounting software### Package* Salary of approximately £32,000, depending on experience* 24 days’ holiday plus bank holidays* Annual salary review* Employer pension contribution* Funded learning and professional development* Study support and paid study leave following probationLocation: | Salary: £28000 - £32000 per year | Job type: Permanent| Posted: 21/07/2026Apply for this Vacancy #J-18808-Ljbffr
Portfolio Accountant in Hemel Hempstead employer: Abbeygate Search Ltd
Join a dynamic and growing professional services firm that prioritises a collaborative culture and employee development. As a Private Client Tax Manager, you will enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working, comprehensive benefits including private medical cover and enhanced family leave, and the opportunity to mentor junior colleagues while managing your own diverse portfolio. This role is perfect for those seeking meaningful work in a supportive environment that fosters both personal and professional growth.
