Client Accountant

CSC; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading corporate services firm in London is seeking a Client Accountant to prepare monthly management accounts, liaise with auditors, and maintain client relationships. The ideal candidate is a part-qualified accountant with solid UK GAAP knowledge and excellent communication skills. This role offers a hybrid work model and requires attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of management accounts production under UK GAAP (FRS102).
• Experience producing financial statements under UK GAAP (FRS 102).
• Excellent English language skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts for several entities under UK GAAP.
• Liaise with auditors and prepare audit files.
• Complete quarterly VAT returns and registration.

Skills

Management accounts production

Client relationship management

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Part Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

CCH accounts production software

Job description

Overview

Client Accountant
Location: London
Department: Corporate Services Client Accounting
Vacancy type: Permanent
Hybrid

The position

As a client accountant within the Corporate Services side of the Client Accounting team, every day brings a new challenge so you’ll need to be a team player at heart, with an eye for detail and great organizational skills so you can prioritize your day to ensure deadlines are met and timelines are adhered to. Your primary responsibility will be to act as a day-to-day front office contact for your designated client. You will be a part of a supportive team, own your tasks and proactively manage your deliverables and resolve any issues that may arise.

At CSC we deliver high-quality, tailored corporate, fund, capital market and private wealth services to our clients, with a view to building long-term relationships. We are sitting at the heart of international business. Our local, expert knowledge and innovative, proprietary technology combine to deliver a compelling proposition – all of which keeps our clients one step ahead.

You will be assigned to assist with client accounting administrations for a client that operates in the hotel leasing industry. You will need to be highly organized, pay close attention to detail and be keen to cope with multiple tasks, prioritize and provide excellent customer services, which CSC is well known for. You will have extensive knowledge of producing monthly management accounts under tight deadlines.

Knowing how to build an effective and positive relationship with clients, through quality services, honest integrity and sincerity is essential. By building positive relationships with your clients, you will find solutions to build strong customer relationships with existing and new clients, gaining insight into their needs and deliver customer centric solutions.

You will be responsible for an international client that operates within the hotel industry but will also have the opportunity to assist clients in private equity, consultancy, IT, transportation and holding companies as and when the opportunity arises. The main responsibility initially will be for the production of monthly periodical accounts and you will possess the relevant technical accounting expertise and experience in respect of the production of the monthly management accounts.

Your responsibilities

• Financial Services
  • Prepare monthly management accounts for several entities under UK GAAP using Microsoft dynamics
  • Liaise with companies’ auditors and prepare audit files required by the auditors.
  • Liaise with companies’ tax advisers to ensure corporation tax return is filed and on time.
  • Preparation of financial statements under FRS 102 using CCH accounts production software and reviewing work performed by the Junior Financial Account Managers.
  • Complete and submit quarterly VAT returns.
  • Complete VAT registration for clients and review VAT returns prepared by Junior Financial Account Managers.
  • Produce ad hoc reports and analysis as and when required by the Client.
  • Maintain client relationships at the appropriate level and maintain favourable impression of the Company.
  • Attend board meetings where necessary.
  • Close involvement with UK cash management team in respect of client payment administrations.
  • Work closely with Company Secretary department to ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
  • Delegate tasks for development purposes and provide appropriate support and supervision.
  • Review and revise existing accounting practices and procedures for any changes in accounting standards.
• People Management
  • Identifies development needs for Junior members of staff, including but not limited to providing training, mentoring, feedback, and recognition.
  • Work closely with Junior members of the team to solve issues and problems and ensure the continuous high quality and timeliness of service.
  • Keep up to date with new accounting standards and instruct/guide Junior members of the team.
  • Make recommendations and offer suggestions and solutions for improvements to services.

Your profile

• Part Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent).
• Solid knowledge of management accounts production under UK GAAP (FRS102).
• Experience producing financial statements under UK GAAP (FRS 102)
• A credible individual with intellectual ability and a hands-on approach.
• Excellent English language skills.