Head of Client Accounting

Trident International Associates; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A property management firm in the City Of London seeks a Head of Client Accounting to lead a team of 5 and oversee year-end service charge accounting. Ideal candidates will have experience in property finance, handling client reporting and mentoring staff. Familiarity with management systems like QUBE is preferred. This role offers an opportunity for growth within the firm.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a property finance team is mandatory.
• Experience of mentoring or managing staff.
• Experience preparing year-end service charge accounts and client reporting.
• Familiarity with Property Management System (QUBE, TRAMPS, YARDI) required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 5 people.
• Oversee and manage the year-end service charge accounting process.
• Prepare complex year-end service charge accounts.
• Prepare quarterly and annual client reports.
• Oversee Accounts receivable and Accounts Payable functions.

Skills

Experience in property finance team

Mentoring staff

Preparing year-end service charge accounts

Client reporting

Familiarity with Property Management Systems (e.g., QUBE, TRAMPS, YARDI)

Job description

Head of Client Accounting – Our Client

Our Client is a property management firm established for over 25 years, with a portfolio of residential and commercial properties. Due to a restructure and new business, they are now looking for a Head of Client Accounting to join their team. The successful candidate will be at a Senior Client Accountant/Account Manager level, seeking their next step up.

The Role Requirements

• Managing a team of 5 people.
• Overseeing and managing the year‑end service charge accounting process.
• Preparing complex year‑end service charge accounts.
• Preparing quarterly and annual client reports.
• Responsible for overseeing the Accounts receivable and Accounts Payable functions.
• Preparing bank reconciliation.
• Handling supplier queries.
• Overseeing credit control and ensuring outstanding balances are closed.
• Maintenance of the property management database and implementation of new AI processes/software.
• Collating and running reports.

The Person and Skill Requirements

• MUST HAVE experience of working in a property finance team.
• Experience of mentoring/managing staff.
• Experience of preparing year‑end service charge accounts and client reporting.
• Familiar with Property Management System such as QUBE/TRAMPS/YARDI.
• Happy to work 4/5 days in the office to start with.

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