Associate Director Client Accountant - Cobalt Recruitment : Job Details

We are currently seeking a highly experienced Client Accountant at Associate Director level for a temporary 2-3 month contract, with the potential to become a permanent position. You'll be working for a leading property management company on one of their most prestigious Central London portfolios. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to join a dynamic team and take on a key leadership role in managing financial operations for high-profile properties.

Key Responsibilities:

• Billing of service charges, rents, voids, insurance charges, and credits to tenants/occupiers/clients.
• Maintain and update property, lease, and occupier data in Property Management Systems.
• Prepare completion statements, rent reviews, and interest calculations.
• Manage on boarding and off boarding processes for new and outgoing instructions with relevant external parties.
• Produce, reconcile, and close year-end service charges following RICS guidelines.
• Assist with service charge budgeting and conduct annual service charge cash reconciliations.
• Prepare and submit financial reports, including VAT reports, cash flows, net operating income, and owner statements.
• Authorise and review supplier payments and manage client funding requests.
• Handle client payments and tenant refunds.
• Provide leadership in client accounting for all properties under management, ensuring alignment with asset management strategies and client objectives.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, RICS, ISO standards, and company policies.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience in a similar client accounting role.
• Proficiency in Property Management Systems, particularly TRAMPS.
• Strong Excel knowledge and experience with financial reporting.
• Direct client management experience, including chairing meetings and engaging with clients.
• Proven ability to lead and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, delivering exceptional service.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing.
• Ability to prioritise work, meet deadlines, and deliver results.

If you are an Associate Director Client Accountant looking for your next opportunity please apply today with an updated version of your CV!