Client Accounting Lead — Reporting & Forecasting

Lambert Smith Hampton; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Lambert Smith Hampton is seeking a skilled Client Accountant to support the Client Accounting team leadership. You will streamline client reporting, manage VAT, budgeting, cash flow forecasts and KPI dashboards across a portfolio of offices in the UK.

Collaboration with surveyors and clients is essential to deliver accurate, timely reporting. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years accounting experience, strong Excel skills and a proactive approach to technology-driven improvements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organised, flexible and reliable.
• Leadership skills with a can-do attitude.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Produce bespoke client periodic reporting.
• Prepare VAT reporting for clients.
• Handle funding requests to clients.
• Maintain and update accounting systems.
• Assist budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Develop cash flow forecasts.
• Prepare variance reports for clients.
• Liaise with client auditors and attend meetings.
• Improve processes with technology and automation.
• Create and maintain process documentation.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Team player

Tech awareness

Education

AAT or equivalent (advantage)

CIMA/ACCA/ACA studying

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Microsoft Word

Job description

Lambert Smith Hampton is seeking a skilled Client Accountant to support the Client Accounting team leadership. You will streamline client reporting, manage VAT, budgeting, cash flow forecasts and KPI dashboards across a portfolio of offices in the UK.

Collaboration with surveyors and clients is essential to deliver accurate, timely reporting. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years accounting experience, strong Excel skills and a proactive approach to technology-driven improvements.