Residential Client Accountant

Trident International Associates; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A property management firm in London is seeking an experienced Client Accountant. This role includes managing financial reports, supporting clients, and collaborating across teams. The ideal candidate has over 2 years of experience in property management and is working towards an accounting qualification. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, promoting a flexible and supportive workplace.

Benefits

Enhanced pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Flexible working

Additional annual leave

Cycle-to-work scheme

Childcare assistance

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in property management role.
• Strong attention to detail in reporting.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit year-end accounts with detailed reconciliations.
• Manage full budget demand process to ensure timely issuance.
• Deliver accurate cyclical client reports and support VAT submissions.
• Review monthly expenditure with Property Managers.
• Support rent increase processes across various ownership types.
• Reconcile client bank accounts and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Financial reporting

Numerical skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Excel proficiency

Education

Accounting qualification (in progress or completed)

Tools

Property management system

Job description

Residential Client Accountant-Central London

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

• 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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Please note that due to volume we cannot get back to everyone, however every application is looked at and considered and will be held on Trident International’s database for review. If you have not heard back from us within 5 working days you should assume your initial application has been unsuccessful, however if suitable roles arise in the future we will make every effort to contact you.