Client Accountant

Your new company
A leading property services organisation is seeking a Client Accountant to join its established accounting team. Working across both rural and residential portfolios, this role offers excellent variety, hybrid working, and long term career development within a respected national business.
This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced accounts professional who enjoys client interaction, managing their own workload, and being part of a collaborative finance team.
Your new role
Reporting into the Head of Client Accounting, you will take responsibility for delivering accurate and compliant financial services to a portfolio of clients. You will support internal teams and external stakeholders, ensuring high standards of service and smooth financial operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain financial records for a range of clients including sole traders, partnerships, limited companies, and charities.
• Assist in preparing cashflows, budgets, rent rolls, and client reporting.
• Process VAT returns, including land and property considerations.
• Prepare year end financial accounts using data from internal systems.
• Support the onboarding of new clients and ensure reporting requirements are met.
• Ensure compliance with client money regulations and relevant industry standards.
• Work closely with surveyors, clients, and external accountants to resolve queries and provide financial information.
• Assist with contract farming accounts and charity reporting requirements.
• Support Companies House submissions including Confirmation Statements.
• Manage client records, ownership updates, bank mandate changes, and general administration.
• Provide ad hoc reporting and problem solving support where needed.
• Help streamline accounting processes, workflows, and documentation.
• Training on software and systems will be provided.

• Experience in an accounting or finance role (property experience helpful but not essential).
• Strong numerical skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Confident user of MS Office, especially Excel; familiarity with accounting systems advantageous.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to explain financial information to non finance colleagues.
• Ability to prioritise workloads, meet deadlines, and work independently as well as part of a team.
• Problem solving mindset and willingness to take ownership.

• £35,000 salary
• Hybrid working (2-3 office days per week)
• 25 days annual leave + 8 days bank holiday
• Birmingham city centre location
• Supportive and friendly team environment
• Career progression and development opportunities