Client Accountant

Edinburgh Permanent View Job Description
This is an excellent opportunity for a Client Accountant to contribute to a thriving property industry team in Edinburgh. The role involves managing financial operations and ensuring accurate client reporting within the accounting and finance department.
  • Global, Reputable Property Business
  • Hybrid working with central office location in Edinburgh

About Our Client

Real estate business in the heart of Edinburgh.

Job Description

· To ensure the maintenance of lease details on the database is performed in an accurate and timely manner.

· Maintain and update property service charge year end and budget information on the database.

· Support Year End closure process

· Client void management to ensure cash flow is maintained.

· Carry out quarterly reviews of the service charge account with surveyor/facilities manager

· Produce monthly/quarterly client reporting in agreed formats in a timely and accurate manner. This is predominantly internal control reporting to ensure that risk is identified and managed promptly. This is to be reviewed by line manager before submission.

· Ensure all rents, service charges and insurance recharges are billed accurately well in advance of due date to support debt collection· Attend finance/accounts meetings both on and off site with your line manager.

· Responsible for raising ad hoc and one-off charges for the recovery of costs as appropriate.

· Responsible for the timely recovery of utility costs and complete full reconciliations of the utility recharge account.

· Liaise with credit control/supervisor to assist in the recovery of all charges

· Monitoring of Client Bank Rec and AY Bank Rec to ensure prompt clearance of any items

· Liaise with cashiers to resolve queries.

· Assist REM helpdesk with any queries that may arise

· Ensure all KPI's and delivery deadlines are met. & management of insufficient cash positions.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Client Accountant should have:

  • Experience of working in a property accounting environment.
  • Knowledge of basic accounting principles for example double entry, accruals and prepayments.
  • Experience of working in a busy fast paced finance function.
  • Ability to work as part of a team and contribute in a positive manner to the overall performance of the team.
  • Ability to manage and prioritise accordingly, and deal with high volumes of work.
  • Flexibility and commitment to completing the task in hand.
  • Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.
  • Attention to detail skills to submit reports and reconciliations for review.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work with a variety of stakeholders.
  • Advanced Microsoft knowledge
  • Positive attitude

What's on Offer

  • 25 Days Annual Leave
  • Life Assurance 3 X Salary
  • Season Ticket Loan
  • Pension
  • Private Medical Cover
  • Income Protection 50% of Base Salary
  • My Reward - Discounts on shops, cycle to work, gym membership, buying and selling holidays.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Client Accountant, we encourage you to apply today!

Contact
Katie Brown
Quote job ref
JN-082025-6816466
Phone number
+441312432952

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Accounts Assistant
Sector
Property
Location
Edinburgh
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Katie Brown
Consultant phone
+441312432952
Job reference
JN-082025-6816466