Associate Client Accountant

3 month FTC

Birmingham + Hybrid working (3 days in / 2 days WFH)

Up to 50,000 DOE

We're seeking for a dedicated individual to join a vibrant Property Asset Management team, where you'll take charge of monthly financial reporting while delivering indispensable support to partners in maintaining client relationships for a 3 month FTC.

You'll closely collaborate with a specialised client-focused group that includes partners, associates, client accountants, and other experts. In this vital role, you'll manage accounts across three distinct portfolios for a specific client. Your responsibilities encompass day-to-day client accounting, with a particular emphasis on month-end reporting. Engage in regular client meetings to address accounting concerns and ensure seamless communication within the team to meet client demands effectively.

In this role, you'll engage with a diverse array of properties spanning Commercial, Residential, and Rural sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Excel in diverse client reporting formats, including management accounts.
• Prepare client statements and aligned reports according to client KPIs.
• Confidently participate and present in client meetings.
• Manage tax reporting and submissions to HMRC (CIS, VAT, NRL).
• Handle trial balances, quarterly and monthly management accounts.
• Oversee distribution of rental income and cash balances.
• Initiate funding requests.
• Issue rent and service charge demands.
• Administer database and lease management.
• Foster effective interactions with clients and tenants.
• Contribute to tax accounting.
• Undertake quarterly VAT reporting, and if required, submit MTD VAT to HMRC.
• Provide monthly CIS reports.
• Conduct reviews of service charges and perform cash reconciliations.
• Supervise void liabilities and caps.
• Manage demised utility income, including reconciliation.
• Analyse budget variances.
• Collaborate with third-party auditors.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Proficiency in MRI Horizon or a similar property management system such as Yardi/TRAMPS/Qube etc
• Familiarity with Proactis.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Proven experience as an Associate Client/Management Accountant or Senior Client Accountant in a similar environment.
• Essential experience in Real Estate & Agency.

Become an integral part of a forward-thinking team, contributing your expertise to the dynamic realm of property asset management.