Client Accountant

Michael Page

  • Edinburgh
  • £28,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 14 days ago
  • Apply easily
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.· 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.Global, Reputable Property BusinessHybrid working with central office location in EdinburghA 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
Real estate business in the heart of Edinburgh.
  • 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!

Michael Page