Management Accountant - Property Clients (Lead & Grow)

Christopher Brian Recruitment Limited; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Christopher Brian Recruitment Limited is partnering with a growing accountancy practice to appoint a commercially minded Management Accountant to oversee a portfolio of property-based clients.

You’ll be the main finance contact, combining technical delivery with relationship management and team oversight, including mentoring junior staff.

This role offers genuine client exposure, progression into management, and a collaborative, forward-thinking environment within the firm.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or part-qualified.
• Strong management accounts experience within practice or outsourced finance.
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of property management clients
• Preparing and reviewing monthly management accounts with commentary
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow reporting
• Overseeing bookkeeping, reconciliations, and transactional processes
• Leading and developing a small team of bookkeepers
• Building strong client relationships and attending regular meetings
• Driving process improvements and adding value to service delivery

Skills

Qualified accounting designation

Management accounts

Client interaction

Mentoring/leadership

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Job description

Christopher Brian Recruitment Limited is partnering with a growing accountancy practice to appoint a commercially minded Management Accountant to oversee a portfolio of property-based clients.

You’ll be the main finance contact, combining technical delivery with relationship management and team oversight, including mentoring junior staff.

This role offers genuine client exposure, progression into management, and a collaborative, forward-thinking environment within the firm.