Client Accountant

Transaction Recruitment; Tyseley; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established professional services firm in Birmingham is seeking a Client Accountant. You will be responsible for managing financial transactions, preparing reports, and ensuring data integrity. The role offers a hybrid work pattern and a supportive culture focused on development. Required are strong communication skills and a solid understanding of accounting principles.

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus scheme

Flexible working

Enhanced family leave policies

Life assurance

Access to employee benefits platform

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Proven experience supporting, training, or mentoring colleagues.
• Excellent attention to detail, delivering accurate and thorough work.

Responsibilities

• Record and maintain accurate financial transactions.
• Perform regular bank reconciliations.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations.

Skills

Understanding of accounting principles

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Job description

About the Business

An opportunity to be a Client Accountant for a well-established professional services firm based in Birmingham city centre, specialising in property management. This role gives you the chance to join a collaborative finance team within a respected and expanding property business, where you'll play a key part in delivering accurate financial reporting and supporting a diverse portfolio of clients.

Responsibilities

• Record and maintain accurate financial transactions across multiple client accounts.
• Perform regular bank reconciliations to ensure data integrity.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and analyse profit and loss variances to support financial oversight.
• Manage the timely and accurate processing of supplier payments and client remittances.
• Liaise professionally with clients, suppliers, external service providers, and other stakeholders to resolve queries.
• Prepare clear and accurate financial and management reports as required.
• Complete and file VAT returns in line with statutory deadlines.
• Reconcile client, supplier, and stakeholder accounts to maintain up-to-date records and ensure accuracy.

Location / Office / Culture

This role follows a hybrid working pattern with three days in the office. The company operates from modern offices in Birmingham city centre, where you'll join a friendly and collaborative finance function. The firm promotes flexibility, open communication, and a supportive culture that values development and progression as the business continues to expand.

Qualifications

• A solid understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Proven experience supporting, training, or mentoring colleagues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage effectively with clients and external partners.
• Highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail, delivering accurate and thorough work consistently.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus scheme.
• Flexible working
• Enhanced family leave policies.
• Access to an online employee benefits platform offering a range of discounts and savings.
• Life assurance.

Ref: KS59748