The role

We’re looking for a confident and experienced Senior Client Accountant to join our growing finance team. You’ll take ownership of a varied portfolio of residential, commercial, and block-managed properties - managing everything from rent and service charge accounting to client reporting and compliance. 

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, values accuracy and structure, and thrives on building strong client relationships. You’ll be a key contact for both clients and colleagues, ensuring financial information is delivered clearly, on time, and to the highest standard.

If you’re commercially aware, technically strong, and ready to support junior team members while improving processes along the way, we’d love to hear from you.

About You

We’re looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Client Accountant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in property accounting, ideally with experience across mixed-use portfolios including residential, commercial, and block-managed assets. You’ll bring sound financial acumen, a solid understanding of service charge processes, and a clear grasp of client money regulations.

You’ll be confident working under pressure and managing deadlines, with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. This role is perfect for someone who takes pride in accuracy, builds strong client relationships, and enjoys being part of a collaborative, improvement-focused finance team.

We welcome applicants who are AAT qualified or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA, though we’re equally open to those with equivalent hands-on experience in a similar role.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage rent, service charge, and insurance demands, maintaining accurate tenant ledgers and client reporting.
  • Prepare annual service charge budgets and year-end accounts in line with lease terms and ARMA/RICS standards.
  • Reconcile client bank accounts monthly, ensuring compliance with RICS Client Money rules.
  • Act as the main point of contact for client and auditor queries; attend meetings as required.
  • Review and support work of junior accountants, contributing to team knowledge and process improvements.
  • Liaise with property managers, tenants, and clients to resolve financial queries efficiently.
  • Maintain accurate records in property management systems (e.g., Yardi, PropMan, Dwellant)

Essential Skills and Experience

  • Proven experience in property client accounting (residential, commercial or block).
  • Strong understanding of service charge budgeting and year-end processes.
  • Familiarity with RICS Client Money Protection and lease compliance.
  • Proficient in Excel and property accounting systems (e.g. Qube, Dwellant, PropMan)
  • High accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to meet tight deadlines.
  • Ability to prioritise and manage multiple client accounts and deadlines.
  • Good problem-solving skills, particularly in resolving account discrepancies.
  • Client service focused, with a professional and responsive attitude.

Desirable Skills and Experience

  • AAT, ACCA or CIMA part-qualified (or qualified by experience).
  • Experience managing complex or high-value portfolios.
  • Knowledge of ARMA or IRPM standards.
  • Ability to review junior work and support staff development.
  • Interest in process improvement or systems automation.