Client Accountant
Gloucester
Role Purpose
The purpose of the job is to act as a Client Accountant for the Property Management team to ensure that all required services provided in the office are carried out in a timely and accurate manner.
The role requires experience of working within a finance team in a property management company. Knowledge of Tramps or a similar property management accounting package (e.g. Yardi, Propman, MRI) would be an advantage.
An understanding of client accounting requirements to support a commercial property management team, along with intermediate MS Excel skills, would also be beneficial.
Key Responsibilities
*Receipt processing
*Assisting with banking cash and cheques received
*Checking creditor invoices
*Dealing with invoices and supplier queries
*Completing weekly payment runs
*Producing client statements and ad-hoc reports
*Raising charges and processing ad-hoc charges (insurance, utilities, repairs)
*Raising tenant and internal invoices
*Maintaining client, tenant and creditor records
*Checking and running VAT returns for clients and submitting to HMRC via MTD
*Assisting with answering incoming calls
*Carrying out ad-hoc duties as required within the Property Management team
Must Haves
*Previous experience working within a finance or client accounting team in a property management environment
*Strong understanding of client accounting principles
*Experience processing invoices, receipts, and payment runs
*Knowledge of VAT accounting and VAT returns
*High level of attention to detail and accuracy
*Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage deadlines and prioritise workload
*Good written and verbal communication skills
*Ability to work effectively as part of a team
*Reliable, committed, and professional approach to work
Nice to Haves
*Experience using Tramps or similar property management accounting systems (e.g. Yardi, Propman, MRI)
*AAT Level 3 or above, or currently studying towards AAT (or equivalent qualification)
*Intermediate or advanced MS Excel skills (e.g. formulas, pivot tables, reconciliations)
*Experience working with commercial property portfolios
*Familiarity with HMRC MTD submissions
*Experience producing client reports and statements
What’s In It for You
*Opportunity to work within an established and supportive Property Management team
*Exposure to a varied client accounting role with end-to-end responsibilities
*Ongoing training and development, including support for professional qualifications (where applicable)
*Chance to develop specialist knowledge in commercial property accounting
*A collaborative working environment with experienced professionals
*Competitive salary and benefits package (dependent on experience)
*Stable role with long-term career progression opportunities
Personal Attributes
*Self-motivated with a proactive approach to work
*Adaptable and willing to learn new systems and processes
*Methodical, organised, and detail-oriented
*Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and clients
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