Head of Client Accounting

Trident International Associates; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A property management firm in Greater London is seeking a Head of Client Accounting. The successful candidate will oversee a team, manage service charge accounting, and prepare client reports. Essential experience includes property finance and mentoring staff. This role is ideal for those ready for a senior position with a focus on team leadership and financial oversight.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a property finance team is a must-have.
• Candidate should have experience in mentoring and managing staff.
• Proficient in preparing year-end service charge accounts and client reporting.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Experience in property finance

Mentoring/managing staff

Preparation of year-end service charge accounts

Familiarity with Property Management Systems (QUBE/TRAMPS/YARDI)

Job description

Our Client, is a property management firm who has been established for over 25 years. Their portfolio includes both residential and commercial properties and 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 looking for their next step up.

THE ROLE REQUIREMENTS for the Head of Client Accounting will include:

• 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.
• 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 for the Head of Client Accounting:

• 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/ days in the office to start with.