Client Accountant

Job Title: Client Accountant

Location: Salisbury (Hybrid working)

Company: Fexco Property Services

Type of Employment: Full Time, Permanent. 37.5 hours

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Client Accountant to join our Fexco Property Services brand based at our Head Office in the City Centre of Salisbury. Based within the Client Accounts Team of our Accounts Department, this role liaises with internal and external parties to produce the final financial statements for our clients.

• Prepare and analyse the audit findings on an Extended Trial Balance for the external auditors to review and test, responding to subsequent audit queries
• Year-end service charge accounts, client reporting, issuing of Section 20b notices, financial integration and RMC/Freeholder statutory accounts.
• Ensure the year end service charge accounts are drafted, reviewed by the property team, certified/audited by an external accountant, and with the client for review, within agreed time frames.
• Be a direct line of contact for clients and understand the client's financial requirements to ensure expected service levels are met.
• Work closely with external business partners (external auditors and accountants) to maintain a consistently high standard of service to clients.
• Ensure all client accounting is carried out in line with current legislation, regulations and best practice.
• Bring the client accounting of new sites in line with the FPS, or any of the FPS brands, way of working.
• Provide a high level of customer service to clients and colleagues, ensuring that the department can respond quickly and accurately to all client and lessee queries and provide accurate reporting on the management of their records.
• Together with the support of internal resources and external providers, continuously look for efficiencies in the use of systems and applications used to support the team.

• Previous experience working with external clients.
• Fully or part qualified AAT/CIMA/ACCA, or QBE.
• Sound knowledge of service charge accounts and relevant legislation/guidance.
• Experience of working within a residential block management environment.
• Excellent communication, both verbal and written.
• Use of Microsoft packages, including Word, Advanced Excel and Outlook.
• Exceptional organisational skills and ability to work to deadlines.
• An effective team player.
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• A "can do" and "right first time" attitude.

• Experience of using QUBE system.

Fexco is an equal opportunities employer and is proud to foster a work environment where our people are supported and encouraged to be themselves. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and sections of society and each application is given fair consideration.