Senior Client Accountant

Cushman & Wakefield; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Senior Client Accountant for its Asset Services team in Ireland. The role focuses on delivering high-quality financial management across a portfolio of properties, ensuring compliance and strong client service.

You will drive financial controls and contribute to process improvements. The ideal candidate has ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualification and 2–3 years post-qualification senior accounting experience.

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification required (ACCA/ACA/CIMA).
• 2–3 years post-qualification experience in a senior finance role.
• Experience in property sector is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts for a portfolio of properties.
• Produce quarterly and annual company accounts to standards.
• Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations with schedules.
• Maintain sinking fund reconciliations and CAPEX variances.
• Oversee rent remittance and invoicing to tenants; maintain controls.
• Support VAT and other tax filings within deadlines.
• Assist with regulatory compliance and external audits.

Skills

Financial reporting

Reconciliations

Client liaison

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualification

Tools

Yardi

Blockman

Job description

Job Title

Senior Client Accountant

Job Description Summary

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Client Accountant to join our Asset Services team in Ireland. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality financial management and accounting services across a portfolio of managed properties while ensuring compliance, accuracy, and exceptional client service. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting clients, driving financial controls, and contributing to process improvements within a dynamic property management environment.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts for a portfolio of managed properties.

• Produce quarterly and annual company accounts in accordance with relevant accounting standards.

• Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations, including supporting schedules and budget versus actual analysis.

• Prepare and maintain sinking fund reconciliations.

• Monitor capital expenditure (CAPEX) against approved budgets and highlight variances.

• Manage rent remittance processes to property owners while maintaining strong financial controls.

• Maintain and update service charge budgets and year-end apportionments, ensuring timely invoicing to tenants.

• Record, report, and file VAT and other tax obligations accurately and within statutory deadlines.

• Assist with client compliance and regulatory requirements.

• Support external audit engagements by providing documentation and responding to auditor requests.

• Coordinate the setup of new properties within financial systems, including tenant and lease information.

• Collaborate closely with clients, fund managers, property managers, and internal finance teams.

• Support the implementation of automation initiatives and enhanced financial processes.

• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and strengthen controls.

• Maintain accurate records and perform additional duties as required.

Experience

• Qualified ACCA, ACA, or CIMA accountant.

• Minimum 2-3 years of post-qualification experience in a senior finance or accounting role.

• Experience within the property sector is highly desirable.

• Proven experience preparing management accounts, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

• Strong understanding of financial controls, compliance, and audit requirements.

• Experience working with residential, commercial property, or Owners' Management Company (OMC) accounts is advantageous.

• Exposure to property management systems such as Yardi, Blockman, or similar platforms is preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Education and Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA, or CIMA) required.

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain client relationships.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Self-motivated with a proactive approach and a strong attention to detail.

Cushman & Wakefield is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Cushman & Wakefield is committed to equity in employment, and our goal is to have a diverse, inclusive and barrier-free workplace. If you are a person with a disability and need any other accessible accommodations during the hiring process, you are invited to bring this to the Talent Acquisition Advisor's attention once they have made contact.