Client Accountant

Client Accountant, Birmingham, Paying up to £31,000 per annum.

Your new company
Hays is excited to be working with a property business who deliver property financial services to a varied client base. This company is leading in Europe, has international reach and spans across 71 countries. They offer secure, sound and innovative financial solutions to individuals, professional clients, corporate's and institutional investors while striving to address the fundamental challenges of today regarding the environment, local development and social inclusion. They are therefore looking for a Client Accountant who can help them on this journey.

Your new role
This is a key role which will involve working with a small team of other Client Reporting Accountants and is responsible for all aspects of client and property accounting within a designated portfolio. The Client Accountant is the focal point for coordinating their accounting service delivery to both external and internal clients. You may also be required to work on project type activities. Key deliverables and responsibilities

• Responsible for the accuracy and completeness of designated client accounting records, including client statements and/or profit and loss and balance sheet reporting, VAT and other tax reporting, postings, charges to tenants and clients, rent deposits, and bank, cash, and service charge reconciliations, maintaining and collating supporting information as required
• Complete month/quarter and year end processes and ensure appropriate accounting periods are maintained
• Complete all statutory reporting required on behalf of the client
• Assist in internal and external audits of financial information, procedures and controls
• Monitor rent, service charge, rates, and similar payments made on the clients' behalf, ensure that these are made in accordance with the terms and, where appropriate, that associated tax receipts are obtained and filed or passed to the client as required
• Ensure all service charge reconciliations are completed within three months of period end in accordance with client requirements and that any balancing charges and/or adjustments are processed promptly
• Attend client meetings as required and work with clients to understand their needs
• Review property expenditure on a regular basis, agreeing the accuracy of coding with surveyors and facilities managers, resolving queries with suppliers and actioning any amendments required

What you'll need to succeed
To succeed in this role, you will be either qualified or part-qualified in a recognised accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) and have previous experience working within the finance team of a property management organization.

What you'll get in return
In return you will be offered the opportunity to work for a fast passed and collaborative team. You will be working for a leading company in Europe that has international reach. This role offers you the opportunity to develop your career working for a business who strive to deliver services that have purpose and relevance for clients and the world around them.

What you need to do now
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