Assistant Client Accountant

Marks Sattin (UK) Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property management company in Birmingham is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support service charge year ends, VAT returns, and client relationships. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in accounting roles and property management, with strong attention to detail. The role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid working with flexibility

Career development support

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar role.
• Experience in property management or commercial property.
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support completion of service charge year ends and budgets.
• Assist Senior Client Accountants with client delivery.
• Prepare VAT returns and reconciliations.
• Issue month-end and year-end reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical accuracy

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Education

AAT/accounting qualification

Tools

Accounting systems

Job description

Overview

Want to work for one of the biggest names in property? Like the idea of hybrid / flexible working, a competitive salary, and other notable benefits?

If you have previous experience in property, are used to a fast paced and high volume environment, and would be open to exploring new opportunities, this may just be the role for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting completion of service charge year ends, cash reconciliations, and budgets.
• Assist the Senior Client Accountants with Client delivery.
• Assisting in the preparation of VAT returns and VAT reconciliations.
• Preparing and issuing month-end and year-end reporting.
• Liaising, networking and building relationships with clients.
• Preparing and issuing funding requests to clients.
• Preparing and arranging the transfer of income collected.
• Cash allocation and posting.
• Raising tenant payable invoices, ensuring all recharges are raised.
• Performing billing reconciliations.

Skills & Experience

• Prior experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar role.
• Prior experience in property, property management, commercial property, or similar.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and accounting systems.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.
• AAT/accounting qualification (or working towards) is desirable but not essential.

What\'s on Offer

• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid working, with flexibility to suit you.
• Career development support.

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