Residential Client Accountant

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

Job summary

A dynamic housing and property management firm in London is seeking an experienced Client Accountant to handle financial reporting and support clients. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of experience in property management and strong numerical skills. The role offers a hybrid working pattern along with a comprehensive benefits package including private medical insurance and enhanced pension scheme.

Benefits

Enhanced pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Flexible working

Additional annual leave

Maternity/paternity packages

Cycle-to-work scheme

Childcare assistance

Season ticket loans

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar property management role.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Competent in property management systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit service charge year-end accounts.
• Manage budget demand process and issue demands on time.
• Deliver accurate cyclical client reports.

Skills

Numerical skills

Reporting skills

Communication

Team player

Customer-first approach

Education

Working towards an accounting qualification

Tools

Excel

Property management system

Job description

Overview

Residential Client Accountant. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Client Accountant to join a dynamic housing and property management team in London. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys taking ownership of financial reporting, supporting clients, and working collaboratively across teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit service charge year-end accounts, including accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations, liaising with accountants and estate managers.
• Manage the full budget demand process and ensure demands are issued on time.
• Deliver accurate cyclical client reports and provide information to support VAT submissions.
• Review and correct monthly expenditure with Property Managers.
• Support rent increase processes across AST, Affordable Rent, and Shared Ownership.
• Circulate year-end accounts to leaseholders and issue Section 20b notices where required.
• Reconcile all client bank accounts promptly, resolving discrepancies.

Requirements

• Ideally working towards an accounting qualification.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar property management role.
• Strong numerical and reporting skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Effective communicator and team player with a customer-first approach.
• Competent in Excel and in using a property management system.

What’s on offer

• Hybrid working pattern.
• Comprehensive benefits package including enhanced pension scheme, private medical insurance, flexible working, additional annual leave, maternity/paternity packages, cycle-to-work scheme, childcare assistance, season ticket loans, and more.

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