Accountant (Client Finance – Birmingham)

BNP Paribas Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in financial services is seeking an Accountant to manage client accounting and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with accounting regulations and work closely with clients and internal teams to provide excellent service. With a focus on process improvement and accurate financial management, this role offers a great opportunity to excel in a dynamic environment while enjoying award-winning benefits.

Benefits

Private medical cover

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Health screening

Gym discounts

Wellbeing support

Volunteering opportunities

Travel and retail discounts

Concierge service

Qualifications

• Strong background in property management accounting.
• Experience in working with accounting teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with an emphasis on Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage client accounting and financial reporting.
• Produce financial records and assist with audits.
• Collaborate with clients and team members to resolve queries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem-solving

Customer service

Commercial awareness

Education

CIMA or ACCA qualified/part-qualified

GCSEs including Maths and English

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Property management software

Job description

The role

The Accountant is responsible for ensuring the Client Accounting and Financial Reporting for our Client(s) is managed effectively and in a timely manner, in accordance with Client requirements.

The objectives of the role include:

• Delivering high-quality Client and property accounting services that meet service levels required by the Client;
• Maintaining complete and up-to-date records and financial management, including applying accounting regulations, query management, service charge management, reconciliations, capex, opex, and other Client-specific procedures;
• Collaborating with surveyors, Clients, and team members to resolve queries;
• Supporting contractual compliance across the team, including meeting SLAs and KPIs on behalf of BNPPRE;
• Continuously improving processes for market-leading financial management in accordance with relevant legislation.

Processes

It is essential that this role develops, implements, and improves processes and procedures to ensure service delivery standards for internal and external clients are met; works with internal audit and compliance to ensure all requirements are fulfilled; and participates in controls of activities.

Service Delivery

The Client Finance department is crucial to service delivery for BNP Paribas Clients. The role involves:

• Working with management to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and control of daily tasks;
• Acting as the primary contact for surveyors and relevant parties regarding accounting service delivery;
• Producing client accounting records, including statements, profit and loss, balance sheets, VAT and tax reporting, charges, reconciliations, and query responses;
• Assisting with internal and external audits of financial information, procedures, and controls.

Responsibilities

Clients and Business Development

• Managing projects and collaborating with senior colleagues or external specialists as needed;
• Developing expertise in specific areas of the discipline;
• Enhancing BNP Paribas Real Estate's reputation through successful delivery.

Systems and Processes

• Evaluating, adapting, and improving standards and procedures;
• Participating in testing and implementing new system features to support accounting operations and contributing to BNP Paribas Real Estate projects.

Person Specification

• Highly numerate with strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills;
• Experience in an accounting team within property management or similar environments;
• Qualified or part-qualified in CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent experience, with GCSEs including Maths and English;
• Tenacious, presentable, assertive, adaptable, self-aware, and self-motivated with professional demeanor;
• Conscientious with an understanding of accounting and data protection issues;
• Knowledge of accounting techniques, including general ledger transactions, is advantageous;
• Committed to excellent customer service and meeting deadlines;
• Commercially astute, innovative, and solutions-oriented;
• Organized, methodical, able to manage multiple projects and work under tight deadlines;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); experience with property management and accounting packages (e.g., Trace Tramps, Yardi Propware, Voyager, Qube Horizon) is a plus.

Benefits

We offer award-winning benefits including private medical cover, 25 days annual leave plus public holidays, health screening, gym discounts, wellbeing support, volunteering opportunities, cycle to work scheme, eye care vouchers, travel and retail discounts, travel insurance, concierge service, kids pass, golf card, social events, and more.

BNP Paribas Real Estate is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity, regardless of race, gender, age, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected statuses.