Commercial Client Accountant

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established international developer seeks a confident Client Accountant to oversee financial operations for commercial properties in London. This role involves managing leases, budgeting, and improving financial processes, while collaborating with external managers and supporting the finance team. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions will enhance operational efficiency and financial accuracy. If you are passionate about finance and looking to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing financial operations for commercial properties.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting and service charge accounting.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of commercial leases and oversee service charge budgets.
• Supervise credit control activities and perform bank reconciliations.

Skills

Financial Management

Budgeting

Accounting

Client Communication

Process Improvement

Education

Degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Access Dimensions

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OUR CLIENT is a well-established international developer currently working on a large development project in London. They are seeking a confident Client Accountant to manage the financial operations related to commercial properties and support the wider finance team in their London office.

Role Responsibilities for a Client Accountant:

1. Set up and manage the full lifecycle of commercial leases.
2. Establish and oversee annual service charge budgets and accounting.
3. Continuously review and improve processes and procedures.
4. Work closely with external managers to administer cash flows.
5. Assist the Facilities Manager in negotiating contracts during budget planning.
6. Issue demands to tenants for rent, service charges, and other fees.
7. Supervise credit control activities and report on arrears, including follow-up with tenants.
8. Process payments promptly and oversee approval workflows.
9. Communicate with tenants and internal/external teams to address queries.
10. Perform bank reconciliations for client accounts and liaise with auditors annually.
11. Record journal entries and reconcile data between the property system and Access Dimensions.
12. Regularly review the tenancy schedule.
13. Manage service charge budgeting, forecasting, and report on budget vs. actuals; coordinate with auditors for the annual service charge audit.
14. Coordinate the production and reporting of the monthly Commercial Asset Report.