Client Accountant

Client Accountant

Full-Time 40000 - 50000 £ / year (est.) Hybrid
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage finances for client properties and ensure accurate reporting.
  • Company: Reputable property management business with a focus on outstanding service.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, pension scheme, 25 days holiday, and hybrid working.
  • Other info: Supportive environment with excellent career progression opportunities.
  • Why this job: Join a growing team and make a real impact in property finance.
  • Qualifications: Experience in client accounting and strong analytical skills required.

The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.

Location: Manchester – hybrid working

Salary: £40000 - 50000

The Company

Our client is a well-established and growing property management business with an excellent reputation for delivering outstanding service to its clients. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an experienced Client Accountant to join their finance team.

The Role

Working within a busy property finance department, you will be responsible for managing the financial aspects of a portfolio of client properties, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance with industry regulations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Preparing monthly and quarterly client financial reports.
  • Producing annual service charge accounts and budgets.
  • Reconciling client and service charge bank accounts.
  • Managing client monies in accordance with RICS regulations.
  • Preparing rent and service charge reconciliations.
  • Processing tenant receipts, payments and supplier invoices.
  • Producing cash flow forecasts and monitoring expenditure.
  • Liaising with Property Managers, landlords, tenants and external auditors.
  • Assisting with year-end accounts and audit requirements.
  • Investigating and resolving accounting queries.
  • Ensuring all financial records are accurate and maintained to a high standard.
  • Supporting continuous improvements to finance processes and controls.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

  • Previous experience as a Client Accountant, Property Accountant or Service Charge Accountant.
  • Good knowledge of client accounting within the property sector.
  • Experience preparing service charge accounts.
  • Strong reconciliation and analytical skills.
  • Excellent Excel skills and experience using property accounting software.
  • AAT qualified or studying ACCA/CIMA, or qualified by experience.
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills.
  • The ability to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary.
  • Pension scheme.
  • 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays.
  • Study support (where applicable).
  • Hybrid working opportunities.
  • Modern offices and supportive team environment.
  • Excellent career progression within a growing organisation.

Client Accountant employer: Dickson O'Brien Associates Limited

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Contact Details:

Dickson O'Brien Associates Limited Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Client Accountant

Client Accounting
Property Accounting
Service Charge Accounting
Financial Reporting
Reconciliation Skills
Analytical Skills
Excel Skills