Assistant Client Accountant

MAPP; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property management firm in Greater London is seeking an Assistant Client Accountant to provide administrative support to the Client Accounting team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for billing, maintaining property data, and managing client payments while adhering to compliance requirements. A background in property accounting is desirable. This is a full-time role offering between GBP 28,000 to GBP 32,000 per annum, within a diverse and inclusive working environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a similar role.
• Experience in property accounting is desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communications.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Client Accounting team.
• Work towards gaining direct client responsibility.
• Meet compliance and policy requirements.

Skills

Billing of Service Charges, Rents, Voids, Recharges

Updating & Maintaining property data on Management Systems

Produce, reconcile, analyse monthly client bank accounts

Preparation and submission of Financial reporting

Prepare and manage client payments

Fulfil compliance and policy requirements

Education

Studying AAT or similar

Job description

Assistant Client Accountant

Department: Client Accounting

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: MAPP London Workspace

Compensation: GBP 28,000 - GBP 32,000 / year

Description

MAPP is the UK's leading specialist in commercial property and asset management, with over GBP 30bn+ of property under management for a variety of UK and overseas Fund Managers, REITs and other property owners.

MAPP believes that property management can be a force for good. That's why we make buildings work, not just for profit, but for people and the planet too. MAPP has created V1.0, V2.0, V3.0 and V4.0 framework of Property Management, to help clients and occupiers navigate the new landscape, and to ensure we deliver a fully integrated and holistic approach.

Most job descriptions read like a recipe without a clear picture of what the final product looks like. We want to give you a picture of who we are and the role we are looking to fill. If this position excites you, and you think you could make a difference at MAPP, do apply, even if you don't satisfy every single criterion. We want to work with people who are awesome in an organisation that makes a difference, do a job that adds value and be rewarded for all our effort in a great place to work.

At MAPP, we want to make the real estate industry a career path where everyone feels both welcome and wanted. We're proud of our progress so far, but we're constantly reevaluating how we can make sure the best people, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexuality, nationality, background or neurodiversity, can see themselves excelling at MAPP.

Our MAPP values underpin everything we do. We were the first national real estate consultancy in the UK to become a B Corp. We want you to learn and grow, to challenge yourself and be the best you can be. As an organisation, we are growing, and have done so for the last five years. We promote about 10% of our office-based roles in a year. We have fun together with events and opportunities to connect, grow and learn with charity days and fundraising events for our communities, as well as study days that broaden our professional horizons.

This role gives you the opportunity to be a part of our effort to do something a little bit special in property management, and we would love for you to apply. We are always on the lookout for great character - that is what makes us MAPP people. If that is you, we would love to meet you!

Title, Team and Role Summary

Title: Assistant Client Accountant

Team: Client Accounting

Who Does This Role Report Into? Senior Client Accountant

Role Summary / Purpose and Scope

This role provides administrative support to the Client Accounting team by taking responsibility for completing basic Client Accounting tasks. To work towards gaining the experience to be able to take direct responsibility for their own clients in due course.

Skills, Knowledge and Values

Skills (People & Technical)

• Billing of Service Charges, Rents, Voids, Recharges, Credits, Insurance Charges to Tenants / Occupiers or Clients
• Updating & Maintaining property, lease & occupier's data on Property Management Systems. Preparation of completion statements, rent review & interest calculations
• Produce, reconcile, analyse monthly client & tenant deposit bank accounts, addressing any outstanding positions & backlogs
• Preparation and submission of Financial reporting, Owner Statements, VAT Reports and other reports as required by the client
• Authorise and Review supplier payments including preparation and submission of funding requests to client
• Prepare, document and manage client payments and occupier / tenant refunds
• Fulfil the compliance and policy requirements in accordance with MAPP policies and procedures and the relevant legislative framework

Values & Behaviour

• Exhibition of MAPP Values :Avoid Ambiguity, Appreciative, Adventurous, Authentic and Accountable
• Self Management including showing initiative, being proactive and meeting deadlines
• Embracing Change including Technology
• Engaging with the Big Picture
• Great service delivery including working in partnership with internal and external individuals and good communicating in written and verbally
• Achieving Results and Prioritise Work in accordance with the PMA and other guidelines.
• Innovative Solutions and Problem Solving
• Developing Self and Others and willing to Learn
• Interpersonal and Relationship skills capable of communicating at various levels including meetings with occupiers, client, supplier and wider stakeholders
• Strong written and verbal communications including report writing

Experience and Salary

Level of Experience / Certifications

• Experience of working in a similar role
• Experience in property accounting desirable
• Studying AAT or similar desirable

Working Hours: 9am - 5.30pm Monday - Thursday & 9am - 5pm Friday

Salary Range (Based on Experience): GBP 28,000 to GBP 32,000 per annum, depending on experience.