Accountant (Career Opportunity) (Permanent) in Birmingham

Accountant (Career Opportunity) (Permanent) in Birmingham

Birmingham Full-Time 35000 - 40000 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
Hays Accountancy and Finance

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage financial transactions and reporting for a diverse client portfolio.
  • Company: Leading UK property consultancy with a supportive team culture.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, generous leave, and pension contributions.
  • Other info: Opportunity for career growth and involvement in exciting projects.
  • Why this job: Join a respected firm and develop your finance career in a dynamic environment.
  • Qualifications: 2+ years in finance/accounting, strong Excel skills, and a proactive mindset.

The predicted salary is between 35000 - 40000 £ per year.

A leading UK property consultancy is looking to appoint a Client Accountant to join its established Birmingham team. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with strong accounting fundamentals and practical exposure to the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) to join a highly respected organisation offering genuine career development, hybrid working and an outstanding benefits package.

Working within a collaborative and supportive team, you'll be responsible for managing financial transactions and reporting for a portfolio of clients, ensuring the highest standards of financial control, compliance and client service.

This role would suit candidates from a client accounting, property accounting, construction finance, assistant management accounting, accounts payable or assistant accountant background who have experience working with contractor payments, reconciliations, client funds and CIS processes.

  • Managing day-to-day financial transactions for a portfolio of clients
  • Performing robust reconciliations of client accounts and client funds
  • Producing monthly client accounts, reports and financial information
  • Preparing funding requests and reconciliations
  • Maintaining accurate financial records and controls
  • Assisting with team supervision and supporting junior colleagues where required
  • Supporting ad hoc projects and wider client accounting activities

What you'll need to succeed:

  • Contractor and subcontractor payments
  • Reconciliations and financial controls
  • Month-end accounting activities
  • Working to tight deadlines within a busy finance function

You will ideally have:

  • At least 2 years' experience within a finance or accounting environment
  • Strong Excel skills
  • A proactive and customer-focused approach

Property accounting experience is advantageous but not essential.

Benefits include:

  • £35,000 - £40,000 Annual Discretionary Bonus
  • Hybrid working (2 days in the office)
  • Flexible working environment
  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • Buy up to 5 additional holiday days
  • 4% employer pension contribution (matched)

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Hays Accountancy and Finance

Contact Details:

Hays Accountancy and Finance Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Accountant (Career Opportunity) (Permanent) in Birmingham

Accounting Fundamentals
Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)
Financial Transactions Management
Client Account Reconciliations
Financial Reporting
Month-End Accounting Activities
Financial Controls