Client Accountant

Cobalt are excited to be working with a global real estate business based in London to secure a Client Accountant.

Our client is looking for an experienced finance professional with a strong background in property accounting, and will take ownership of the preparation and reporting of property portfolio, including service charge, rent and other operational costs.

Key Responsibilities,

• Preparing robust reports for clients, ensuring all SLAs and KPIs are adhered to
• Ensure accurate reconciliation of service charge income and expenditure
• Point of contact for client queries, providing support and advice where necessary
• Internal point of contact for surveying colleagues
• Maintain/Oversee housekeeping of property & leases data on financial database
• Management of client and property cash-flow and funding
• Annual property service charge reviews and liaise with Asset Manager and Service Charge Team to ensure completion within best practice guidelines
• Instruct Treasury department (following the relevant approvals) of the following
• Collection of monies
• Amendments to Client Accounts
• Payment of client property related transactions
• General maintenance of client funds i.e. tenant refunds etc.

Required Experience,

• Previous experience of client accounting
• Financial and technical reporting experience
• The ability to work in a varied and evolving department.
• Part Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA)
• Excellent organization and communication skills.
• The ability to communicate with all levels within the business as well as clients.
• Confidence with a positive outlook
• Ethical with strong integrity