Client Accountant

Investigo are working with one of the countries largest real estate and property management organisations to recruit a new Client Accountant into their London head office. The primary function of the role is to control the finances of client monies held in order to manage a property portfolio. The successful candidate will have the ultimate responsibility for all cash held within their clients portfolio, including rents and any service charges etc.

Role & Responsibilities

• Periodic reporting to clients (standard reports plus additional as required)
• Ensure accurate reconciliation of client reports i.e VAT, client statements etc.
• Maintain professional working relationship with clients and ensure that good client service is delivered
• Manage and maintain the Service Charge funds of each property under remit
• Manage and maintain the property and tenant (lease) database for all clients under remit
• Manage housekeeping of lease data and financial data on databases
• Liaison with Treasury Department and client to ensure that cash flow/funding for each property service charge is adequate
• Liaise with property Service Charge Team to ensure completion of service charges within best practice guidelines
• Deal appropriately with any property transfers as per internal guidelines
• Complete cash on site audits and monitor cash handling income
• Understand and clear outstanding items as identified on the annual balance sheet
• Carry out frequent housekeeping and cleansing of all cash balances held

Person Specification

• Studying towards an Accounting Qualification
• Have previous exposure to property accounting would be desirable
• Strong accounting/financial skills
• Excellent organisational
• Excellent time management
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent communications skills both written and verbal
• Strong team player

If you would interested in knowing more about this role please apply directly to this post with a copy of your latest CV.