Client Account Manager

TN United Kingdom; Ilford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a qualified accountant to join their dynamic team. This role involves building strong relationships with various stakeholders, ensuring accurate financial reporting across numerous projects, and coordinating funding requests. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance, particularly within the property sector, and will be proactive in driving improvements and fostering collaboration across the business. If you are looking to make a significant impact in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/ACMA certification.
• Experience in property sector and managing teams.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with investment and construction teams.
• Ensure accurate reporting for multiple projects.
• Coordinate funding requests and manage costs.

Skills

Team Management

Financial Reporting

Stakeholder Engagement

Budget Analysis

Property Sector Knowledge

Proactive Problem Solving

Education

Qualified ACA/ACCA/ACMA Accountant

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• Build strong relationships with Investment Team, Construction Management, and JV Partners
• Encourage business partnering between the project accounting team and the rest of the business
• Ensure accurate reporting across c100 projects for both cost and revenue lines from the project accounting team
• Coordinate the timely request of funding from JV partners as required, ensuring sufficient equity funding is in place to meet project demands
• Review analysis of all costs against budget and ensure the team challenges the business where not in line with forecast
• Ensure all costs are accurately allocated to the correct project and adjust as required
• Review production of quarterly reporting in line with Facility agreements and bank compliance covenants
• Ensure profit share agreements are in place and all distributions are made in line with the agreements at the end of the project
• Liaise with the Investment team to understand new projects, providing support to source and drawdown lending facilities
• Provide support, review, and challenge on investments in projects, acquisitions, or developments from the development of business cases, through the property lifecycle to reviewing financial performance and outcomes

The candidate

• Qualified ACA/ACCA/ACMA Accountant
• Have specific relevant sector experience, ideally from Property
• Experience dealing with JV partners and lending facilities
• Proven experience managing and motivating a team
• Knowledge of finance agreements and covenant compliance is essential
• Ability to operate with clarity and assurance, with a positive and engaging manner
• Proactive, self-initiating, with curiosity and a desire to improve the function, implement vision, and drive positive change
• Willing to interact with the rest of the business at all levels to ensure accurate and timely reporting