Jobs, fresher vacancy - Client Accountant • UK

Company: Robert Half

UK

Robert Half is exclusively partnering with a real estate firm in Southwest London to recruit a Client Accountant. This exciting opportunity will see you manage the financial operations for a portfolio of high-end residential properties, ensuring transparency, accuracy, and client satisfaction. Key Responsibilities: Property Management: Oversee high-end residential properties, including the preparation and management of preventative and reactive maintenance. Supervise contractors, suppliers, and facilities management. Provide condition reports, enhancement advice, and manage household staff. Manage residential security personnel and address property & lifestyle requests. Financial Management: Handle client accounts and meticulously track all receipts and expenditures. Monitor outgoing payments and ensure all expenses are within budget and approved by clients. Prepare and submit monthly detailed reports to clients, covering expenses, repairs, and property-related matters. Ensure all client funds are safeguarded, and expenditure is fully authorised. Client Account Management: Maintain transparency in the handling of client funds, ensuring accuracy and accountability. Not responsible for P&L or balance sheets but must maintain accurate records of balances, expenditures, and funding. Proactively request additional funds from clients to ensure smooth property operations. Internal/Client Balance: 70% client-side responsibilities and 30% internal responsibilities, including supporting AP as required. Experience & Qualifications: Minimum of 2 years' experience in a client accounting or finance role, Knowledge of XERO accounting software. Desirable: Experience managing multiple client accounts, ideally in a high-volume environment A proactive, motivated individual with a keen eye for detail and a customer-focused approach. Experience working with SME companies is a plus. Benefits & Perks including but not limited to: base salary £50,000 - £60,000 (some flexibility), offering 1 day from home, 25 days plus annual leave, life insurance and much more. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.