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Client Accountant

Client Accountant

Reed • London, London, UK
20 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Client Accountant

  • Location: London
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Salary: Competitive

We are seeking an experienced Client Accountant to join our Client's Finance Team within the Homes Division. This role involves supporting the financial management of a diverse residential property portfolio, playing a crucial role in managing the full-service charge demand cycle, preparing accurate year-end accounts, maintaining reconciled client bank accounts, and ensuring all financial reporting deadlines are met.

Day-to-day of the role:

  • Manage the full demand process, including issuing budget templates to property managers, uploading budgets into property management systems, and sending demands on time.
  • Ensure all client reporting requirements are met within agreed deadlines, including cyclical financial reports and information needed to support VAT reporting.
  • Prepare service charge year-end accounts for submission to independent accountants, including accrual and prepayment schedules, void calculations, and resolving queries to secure approval.
  • Distribute year-end accounts to all leaseholders within six months of the financial year-end or issue Section 20B notices on time where required.
  • Manage monthly expenditure reviews and corrections in collaboration with property managers.
  • Support the rent review process for various rental schemes.
  • Ensure all client bank accounts in the portfolio are fully reconciled within two weeks of the statement date, resolving any discrepancies.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Strong accounting skills supported by an accounting degree and part-qualification or active study towards a professional accounting qualification.
  • Experience in end-to-end service charge accounting, including budgeting, year-end accounts, accruals, prepayments, and statutory deadlines.
  • Proven ability to meet financial reporting deadlines and maintain fully reconciled client bank accounts with accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Strong communication skills, capable of working effectively with clients, auditors, and internal teams.
  • Experience using MRI Qube or a similar property management system is highly desirable.

Benefits:

  • Competitive maternity/paternity packages.
  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • Life assurance and enhanced pension scheme.
  • Additional annual leave options.
  • Private medical insurance.
  • Cycle to Work scheme and employee assistance programme.
  • Retail discounts and childcare assistance.
  • Season ticket loans and sick pay schemes.
  • Personal development plans focused on continuous learning and career progression.

Join a team that values diversity and is dedicated to understanding and meeting the needs of the communities we serve. You’ll be part of an inclusive and supportive culture, encouraged to thrive and reach your full potential.

To apply for the Client Accountant position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.

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