Client Accountant

Scanlans Property Management LLP; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Perkbox membership

Free eye tests

Training & development (paid study lea

Employee referral scheme

Army Reserve support

Job summary

Scanlans Property Management LLP is seeking a Client Accountant to manage our residential block accounting in a hybrid Manchester role. You will partner with property managers to deliver accurate service charge accounting, reconciliations and year-end support.

You will escalate complex queries to auditors as needed and help maintain budgets, cash flow, and client statements for a diverse portfolio. Collaboration and proactive communication are essential to success.

Qualifications

• Experience in client or property accounting, ideally within residential block management.
• Familiarity with service charge accounting, audits and year-end processes.
• Confidence using accounting/property management systems and Excel for reconciliations and analysis.
• Working with auditors, external stakeholders and multi-site portfolios.
• Exposure to budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end service charge accounting cycle for allocated portfolio, including reconciliations and accruals.
• Produce draft service charge year-end accounts and audit packs.
• Partner with property managers to build and review annual budgets and expenditure forecasts.
• Monitor cashflow, process supplier payments, allocate receipts and maintain ledgers.
• Investigate and resolve accounting queries from clients, leaseholders, auditors and suppliers.
• Maintain accurate controls and compliance with internal policies and client agreements.

Skills

Client accounting

Property accounting

Excel

Accounting software

Audits and year-end processes

Budgeting & forecasting

Tools

Property management software

Job description

CLIENT ACCOUNTANT

• Scanlans Property Management • Competitive • Hybrid - Manchester

ROLE OVERVIEW

You will play a key role in delivering accurate, timely client accounting for a diverse residential block management portfolio. Based in Manchester with hybrid working, you will be the financial partner to our property managers and clients, turning complex numbers into clear insight and dependable outcomes.

You will thrive in a team that values accountability, care, and collaboration. Your expertise will ensure service charge funds are safeguarded, year-end accounts land on time, and clients receive proactive, professional support that builds trust and long-term relationships.

ROLE EXPECTATIONS

You will own the end-to-end service charge accounting cycle for an allocated portfolio, from bank reconciliations and accruals to draft year-end accounts and audit liaison. Most days you will collaborate with property managers, resolve queries from clients and suppliers, and keep ledgers, statements and budgets accurate and up to date.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

• Consistently accurate ledgers, reconciled bank accounts and clean month-end close within agreed timelines.
• Year-end service charge accounts delivered on schedule, with clear working papers and minimal audit queries.
• Proactive communication that keeps property managers and clients informed, with queries resolved promptly.
• Forecasts and budgets that are realistic, well-evidenced and easily understood by non-finance stakeholders.
• Strong cash management: timely supplier payments, robust credit control support and clear client statements.
• Continuous improvement mindset that streamlines processes and strengthens financial controls.

HOW YOU'LL SPEND MOST OF YOUR TIME

• Preparing monthly bank reconciliations, journals, accruals and prepayments for your portfolio.
• Producing draft service charge year-end accounts, supporting schedules and audit packs.
• Partnering with property managers to build and review annual budgets and expenditure forecasts.
• Monitoring cashflow, processing supplier payments, and allocating receipts accurately.
• Investigating and resolving accounting queries from clients, leaseholders, auditors and suppliers.
• Maintaining accurate records, controls and compliance with internal policies and client agreements.

WHO THIS ROLE IS FOR

• You balance precision with pragmatism, delivering accurate work at pace and owning outcomes.
• You're a clear, considerate communicator who can explain financial information simply.
• You enjoy collaborating across teams and building positive relationships with clients and colleagues.
• You are organised and resilient, able to prioritise effectively across a varied portfolio.
• You're curious and improvement-focused, always looking for smarter ways to work.

EXPERIENCE THAT HELPS

• Experience in client or property accounting, ideally within residential block management.
• Familiarity with service charge accounting, audits and year-end processes.
• Confidence using accounting/property management systems and Excel for reconciliations and analysis.
• Working with auditors, external stakeholders and multi-site portfolios.
• Exposure to budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Perkbox membership, discounts across retail, travel and entertainment
• Free eye tests
• Fully funded training and professional development, including paid study leave (up to £1,500)
• Employee referral scheme, up to £1,500
• Support for Army Reserve training

ABOUT SCANLANS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Scanlans Property Management is a well-established residential block management business, known for delivering a high standard of service to clients, leaseholders and residents across the North and Midlands. We manage a varied portfolio and take pride in providing proactive, professional support that makes a real difference to the communities we look after.

Scanlans is part of Trinity Property Group (TPG) and the wider Odevo Group, giving our teams the backing of a leading international property management business, with the investment, stability and career development opportunities that come with being part of a growing group.

HOW WE HIRE

• Initial conversation with our talent team
• Interview focused on your portfolio accounting expertise, problem-solving approach, stakeholder communication and alignment to our values

We aim to complete the process within two to three weeks and communicate clearly throughout.

All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documentary evidence of eligibility will be required.