Client Accountant

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• Prepare and review monthly and quarterly financial reports for a portfolio of properties.
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• Produce service charge accounts and reconciliations.
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• Manage client bank accounts and perform regular bank reconciliations.
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• Process rent and service charge transactions accurately.
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• Prepare budgets and support forecasting activities.
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• Monitor cash flow and maintain accurate financial records.
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• Manage year-end accounting processes and liaise with external auditors where required.
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• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and legislation.
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• Respond to client queries and provide financial support to property management teams.
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• Review aged debtors and creditors, supporting collection activities where necessary.
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• Identify opportunities to improve financial controls and accounting processes.
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• Maintain a consistently high standard of accuracy across all financial activities.
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To be successful in this role, you'll have:

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• Previous experience as a Client Accountant, Property Accountant, Service Charge Accountant or in a similar property finance role.
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• A strong understanding of property and service charge accounting.
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• Experience preparing client reports, reconciliations and budgets.
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• Excellent numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
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• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
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• Experience using property management or accounting software (desirable).
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• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
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• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
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• An AAT qualification, be studying towards ACCA or CIMA, or be qualified through relevant experience (desirable).
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If you're an experienced property accounting professional looking to join a growing organisation where you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.