Job Description

Our Commercial Property Asset Management department is looking for a client accountant role based in its Reading office on a 6 month fixed term contract. We are looking to recruit an experienced client accountant now to allow a smooth transition of a client portfolio and to provide extra resource to the accounts team following a recent system change.

The client accountant role involves preparation of the monthly / quarterly client reporting, performing day to day accounting activities e.g., income raising, service charge reconciliation. It also involves liaising with Surveyors based in other offices as well as purchase ledger, credit control and treasury teams.

You will be responsible for:

• Leading the preparation of month end client reporting including management accounts and variance commentary.
• Preparation of ad hoc reporting when required
• Perform day to day client accounting tasks such as rent/income raising
• Service charge administration and reconciliation
• Client / Property / Lease administration on the property management system
• Dealing with any Tenant / Client queries as required
• Liaise with specialist teams as required
• To perform other tasks delegated by accounts partner or lead surveyor as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities