Client Accountant

Oyster; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property consultancy in London is seeking a Client Accountant to join their growing team. The ideal candidate will manage a portfolio of clients, prepare financial reports, and ensure compliance. This role offers significant growth opportunities within a supportive environment focused on clear communication and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience in Client/Property Accounting, ideally in commercial real estate.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare budgets and year-end audit packs, coordinate with auditors.
• Issue quarterly financial reports and maintain bank reconciliations.
• Manage data transitions and respond to finance queries.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Proactive Mindset

Tools

Qube

Job description

This range is provided by Oyster. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Recruitment Consultant - Specialising in Finance

I have partnered exclusively with a long-established property consultancy operating across London and the home counties, seeking to appoint a Client Accountant to its team.

With a strong client base and an ethos of hands-on partner involvement, the firm leads with its personalised service to long-term clients, making them formidable within the market.

You will be joining an environment that values clear communication and instruction within the team, recognizing this as key to overall client success.

As the successful candidate, you will join a growing Client Accounting Team, managing a portfolio of legacy clients and contributing to financial reporting for new clients.

You need to be proactive, detail-oriented, and confident in liaising with the Property Management Team and clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare budgets, year-end audit packs, and coordinate with auditors and clients
• Issue quarterly financial reports and maintain accurate bank reconciliations
• Manage data transitions, contractor billing, utility recharges, and ground rent accounts
• Respond to finance queries and ensure lease compliance across the portfolio
• Maintain accurate system data (e.g., Qube) and track financial progress internally
• Support pre-sale packs, void account management, and site setup fund reconciliations
• Assist with compliance under the Building Safety Act and report monthly to line manager

You will have:

• Previous experience in Client/Property Accounting, ideally within commercial real estate; residential experience can be discussed
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with both financial and operational teams
• Comfortable and proactive in communicating with clients and handling queries professionally and promptly
• High attention to detail and an organized approach to workload
• A proactive mindset with ownership of responsibilities

This role offers significant opportunities for growth. Apply via the link, and give me a call on 07478720481 for an overview of the role, company, and potential career progression within the next three years.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

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