Senior Client Accountant

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SENIOR CLIENT ACCOUNTANTTrinity Estates £Competitive Office Based

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- Hemel HempsteadROLE OVERVIEWYou will be the financial heartbeat for a diverse portfolio of residential developments, ensuring the integrity, accuracy and timeliness of all client and service charge accounting.

Acting as a trusted partner to Property Managers and stakeholders, you will bring rigour to budgeting, reconciliations and year-end accounts, while keeping customers informed and confident in the numbers.In this senior role, you will combine technical accounting expertise with strong communication and a calm, professional approach.

You will lead on best practice, improve processes, mentor colleagues and help Trinity Estates deliver a first-class, compliant property management service at scale from our Hemel Hempstead head office.ROLE EXPECTATIONSMost days, you will prepare and review service charge accounts, complete reconciliations, manage the year-end process and resolve ledger queries.

You will collaborate closely with Property Managers, external accountants and suppliers, proactively communicating deadlines, variances and cashflow positions.

Your focus will be on delivering clean audits, clear reporting and steady, well-controlled client monies.WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKEYear-end accounts and packs delivered to high quality and on time, with clean audit outcomes.Accurate bank, control and reserve reconciliations, with issues identified and resolved early.Budgets and forecasts prepared with insight, enabling informed decisions and minimal surprises.Clear, proactive communication to Property Managers, clients and residents, reducing queries.Strong cash management, timely journals and robust controls in line with company policies.Continuous improvement of processes and systems, sharing knowledge and supporting the team.HOW YOU'LL SPEND MOST OF YOUR TIMEPreparing and reviewing service charge accounts, accruals, prepayments and journals.Completing monthly bank, control and reserve reconciliations and resolving discrepancies.Managing the year-end timetable, liaising with external accountants and auditors.Supporting annual budgets and reforecasts, analysing variances and providing commentary.Maintaining client bank accounts, coding and approving invoices, and ensuring compliance with procedures.Responding to accounting queries from internal teams, clients, leaseholders and suppliers.WHO THIS ROLE IS FORYou are an experienced client or property accountant who enjoys owning a portfolio end-to-end.You combine strong technical skills with a helpful, people-focused communication style.You are organised, deadline-driven and comfortable prioritising in a fast-paced environment.You take pride in tidy ledgers, clear reconciliations and well-documented processes.You collaborate naturally, share knowledge and support colleagues to raise the bar.EXPERIENCE THAT HELPSExperience in residential property or service charge accounting within a managing agent environment.Confident using property management and finance systems (e.g., Qube/MRI, Yardi, Propman, Sage).Leading the year-end process and working with external accountants or auditors.Building budgets and explaining variances to non-financial stakeholders.Identifying and delivering process improvements or mentoring junior team members.WHAT WE OFFERCompetitive salary, aligned to experienceCompany car or car allowance for field-based roles24 days holiday plus bank holidaysPension schemeVitality private healthcarePerkbox membership with discounts across retail, travel and entertainmentFully funded training and professional development, including paid study leaveEmployee referral schemeAnnual salary reviewFree eye tests and Cycle to Work schemeLong service awardSupport for Army Reserve trainingABOUT TRINITY ESTATESTrinity Estates is a leading residential property management company and the flagship brand within the wider Trinity Property Group.Managing a diverse portfolio across the UK, the business supports developments ranging from modern city apartments to large-scale residential estates.

Trinity Estates combines strong operational structure with a people-focused approach, delivering a consistent and professional service at scale.For employees, this means access to larger and more varied portfolios, clear processes, strong internal support and genuine opportunities for progression within a growing organisation.As part of a wider group, Trinity Estates offers both stability and career development, making it an ideal environment for those looking to build and progress their career in property management.HOW WE HIREInitial conversation with our talent teamInterview focused on your client accounting expertise, problem solving, attention to detail, stakeholder communication and ownership, potentially including a short practical exerciseWe aim to complete the process within two to three weeks and communicate clearly throughout.INTERESTED? xwwtmva Apply with your CV.All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Documentary evidence of eligibility will be required.