Senior Client Accountant - Property & Real Estate

Michael Page (UK); City Of London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established property management firm in London is looking for a Senior Client Accountant. The role involves preparing financial statements, managing client accounts, reconciling discrepancies, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Candidates should have previous leadership experience, strong accounting knowledge, and proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Excel. A competitive salary between £55,000 to £60,000 is offered, along with professional growth opportunities and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Permanent role

Professional growth opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Exposure to dynamic property industry

Qualifications

• Previous team leadership and management experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Experience within the property industry or a related sector.
• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and internal stakeholders.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial statements and reports for clients in the property sector.
• Manage client accounts, ensuring accurate and timely processing of financial transactions.
• Reconcile accounts, investigate discrepancies, and implement solutions where necessary.
• Oversee client budgets and forecasts, providing expert financial advice as required.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and statutory requirements related to accounting and finance.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support the delivery of property management services.
• Provide financial insights to clients to support their decision-making processes.
• Maintain and develop strong client relationships through regular communication and support.

Skills

Team leadership

Accounting principles

Financial software proficiency

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Proactive problem-solving

Job description

• Join an established, high-end property management group.
• Work as a team leader across a large client portfolio.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established and respected company within the property industry. They are known for their commitment to providing exceptional services to their clients and fostering a professional and supportive work environment.

Job Description

• Prepare and review financial statements and reports for clients in the property sector.
• Manage client accounts, ensuring accurate and timely processing of financial transactions.
• Reconcile accounts, investigate discrepancies, and implement solutions where necessary.
• Oversee client budgets and forecasts, providing expert financial advice as required.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and statutory requirements related to accounting and finance.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support the delivery of property management services.
• Provide financial insights to clients to support their decision-making processes.
• Maintain and develop strong client relationships through regular communication and support.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Senior Client Accountant should have:

• Previous team leadership and management experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Experience within the property industry or a related sector.
• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and internal stakeholders.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £55,000 to £60,000 per annum.
• A permanent role with opportunities for professional growth.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Exposure to the dynamic property industry.

If you are an experienced Senior Client Accountant looking to advance your career in the property industry, we encourage you to apply today