Client Accountant- Governance Services

LJ Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Client Accountant to join their Governance Services team in the UK. This role involves preparing financial statements, supporting audits, and maintaining accounting records for a diverse client portfolio. The ideal candidate should have a relevant academic background, strong technical skills in UK GAAP and IFRS, and proficiency in accounting systems including Viewpoint and QuickBooks. This is an excellent opportunity for career progression within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS.
• Relevant academic background in accounting.
• Highly organised with ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of financial statements under UK GAAP.
• Support client audit processes and liaise with auditors.
• Prepare periodic financial reports and net asset valuations.
• Maintain accurate accounting records across client databases.

Skills

Technical knowledge of UK GAAP

Experience with IFRS

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Organisational skills

Service-oriented approach

Education

Part-qualified ACCA/ACA or equivalent

Tools

Viewpoint

QuickBooks

Job description

We are seeking a Client Accountant to join a growing Global Accounting team within Governance Services. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with colleagues to deliver high-quality accounting services to a diverse portfolio of client entities.

This position is well suited to someone looking to progress their professional career and gain hands‑on experience across a broad range of technical accounting areas and client structures.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and review of client financial statements under UK GAAP, IFRS and FRS 102.
• Support the completion of client audit processes and liaise with auditors as required.
• Prepare periodic financial reports, capital account statements and net asset valuations.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records across client entity databases, including systems such as Viewpoint, QuickBooks and Yardi.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and clients to manage deadlines and expectations effectively.
• Maintain a detailed understanding of client transactions and regularly update your line manager.
• Ensure consistency and quality in the delivery of accounting services.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, auditors and third‑party service providers.

Essential Requirement

• Relevant academic background; part‑qualified ACCA/ACA, currently studying, or qualified through relevant experience.
• Strong and up‑to‑date technical knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS, with practical application experience.
• Practical knowledge of accounting systems, with experience using Viewpoint and QuickBooks considered advantageous.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Highly organised, with the ability to work under pressure and deliver accurate results to tight deadlines.
• Professional, proactive and service‑oriented approach.
• Discreet, with sound judgement and a high level of integrity.