Job Description

Our leading Property client is seeking a motivated and professional Client Accounts Accountant on a permanent basis. Working within a highly successful accounts department and with the assistance of junior accounts assistants, you will play a key role in ensuring the management of client accounts processes in line with regulation and best practice.

• Managing accounts administration for the department and assisting the head of accounting in overseeing a small team of accounts assistants.
• Overseeing and ensuring a smooth completion of tasks for both Rent and Commercial Service Charges
• Overseeing and processing all areas of client accounts including Purchase Ledger, Cashier, Demands, Bank Reconciliations, Arrears Chasing
• Prepare and complete monthly and quarterly client statements
• Ensure all clients are paid their rental income in line with the management agreement. Client accounting duties - managing a small portfolio of Service charge clients including - Year-end process, Audit queries, Client reporting, raising fees, new client set ups and systems maintenance.
• Attending client meeting where required
• Assist Head of accounting with team annual appraisals and deputise for the Head of Accounting in her absence if needed
• General ad-hoc accounting duties

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Good Understanding of Lettings & Residential Property Management Commercial understanding of the business operation Well-developed interpersonal and oral communication skills Good Excel and Word Skills Ability to work on own initiative Good numerical skills Ability to work as a team player Ability to prioritise word load and work under pressure Strong organisational skills Problem solving and dispute resolution