Client Accountant

Your new company Birmingham City Centre (Hybrid - 2 days in office) £35,000 - £42,000  discretionary bonus Permanent, Full-Time An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Client Accountant to join a well-established and highly regarded professional services firm based in central Birmingham.

This role offers a blend of portfolio management, project work, and team collaboration within a dynamic and supportive environment. You'll work as part of a close-knit team of finance professionals, managing a portfolio of clients while supporting wider business operations. The organisation offers a vibrant office culture with regular social, wellbeing, and charitable activities. Your new role Manage day-to-day financial transactions for a portfolio of clients Perform regular and robust reconciliations of client funds Prepare and process payment runs in line with strict contractual deadlines Allocate incoming cash receipts Respond promptly to internal and external queries, including shared inbox management Produce monthly client accounts and financial reports Support ad hoc projects and administrative tasks as required What you'll need to succeed

Experience with in a busy finance function (industry or practice) Strong background in client accounting and portfolio management Knowledge of client money handling regulations and financial controls Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy Confident communicator with the ability to build and maintain client relationships Highly organised with strong time management skills Comfortable working independently and collaboratively Advanced IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel Studying towards, part-qualified, or nearing completion of a professional qualification (e.

ACCA, CIMA, ACA)

Experience with Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) is advantageous What you'll get in return Hybrid working (2 days in the office per week) Flexible working hours (flexitime) 25 days annual leave  bank holidays Option to purchase up to 5 additional days holiday Competitive pension scheme Annual discretionary bonus Flexible benefits package (e. health cash plan, cycle to work scheme) Collaborative and sociable working environment What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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