Client Accountant

Cobalt Recruitment; Pimlico; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobalt Recruitment is seeking a proactive Client Accountant for a growing property business in Central London. You will own a portfolio of properties, produce monthly and quarterly reports, manage client bank accounts and support budgeting and forecasts.

The role requires strong numerical and analytical skills, experience in property service charge accounting, and the ability to build relationships with clients and auditors. Hybrid working after probation; initial office-based.

Qualifications

• Strong numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Experience in property accounting or service charge accounting.
• Ability to prepare client reports, reconciliations and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly and quarterly financial reports for a portfolio of properties.
• Produce service charge accounts and reconciliations.
• Manage client bank accounts and perform regular bank reconciliations.
• Process rent and service charge transactions accurately.
• Prepare budgets and support forecasting activities.
• Monitor cash flow and maintain accurate financial records.
• Support year-end accounting and liaise with external auditors.

Skills

Numerical accuracy

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Multi-tasking

Relationship building

Education

AAT qualification

ACCA/CIMA study

Tools

Property management software

Accounting software

Job description

An established and growing property business is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Client Accountant to join its finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced property finance professional to take ownership of a portfolio of properties while delivering a high-quality accounting service within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Working closely with property managers, clients and external stakeholders, you’ll play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong financial controls and providing excellent client service.

Location: Central London

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Working Pattern: Office-based during probation (5 days per week), moving to a hybrid arrangement of 4 days in the office and 1 day from home upon successful completion of probation.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly and quarterly financial reports for a portfolio of properties.
• Produce service charge accounts and reconciliations.
• Manage client bank accounts and perform regular bank reconciliations.
• Process rent and service charge transactions accurately.
• Prepare budgets and support forecasting activities.
• Monitor cash flow and maintain accurate financial records.
• Manage year-end accounting processes and liaise with external auditors where required.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and legislation.
• Respond to client queries and provide financial support to property management teams.
• Review aged debtors and creditors, supporting collection activities where necessary.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial controls and accounting processes.
• Maintain a consistently high standard of accuracy across all financial activities.

About You

To be successful in this role, you’ll have:

• Previous experience as a Client Accountant, Property Accountant, Service Charge Accountant or in a similar property finance role.
• A strong understanding of property and service charge accounting.
• Experience preparing client reports, reconciliations and budgets.
• Excellent numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using property management or accounting software (desirable).
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
• An AAT qualification, be studying towards ACCA or CIMA, or be qualified through relevant experience (desirable).