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In this role, you will lead their client accounts team based in Norwich City Centre. The role of Client Accounting / Property Accounting Manager is to ensure the effective financial management of client property portfolios and align processes across the department.

• Understanding and keeping up to date with rules and regulations of service charges
• Liaising with Accountants and property managers to ensure compliance with RICS guidelines
• Liaising with Partners and senior staff prior to the take on of new accounts/properties.
• Relationship building and management of Partners expectations involving visits to other offices.
• Annual/ Quarterly overseas tax reports
• Maintain department's metrics/KPI’s.
• Unsettled receipts after clients
• Arrears chasing
• New client/tenant set-ups.
• Transfer accounts
• Stand-alone bank reconciliations
• First point of contact for staff and client complaints
• Arrange and conduct training for new members or staff.
• Understanding of team responsibilities to cover during periods of annual leave/absence.

• Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting for client property portfolios, including budgeting, forecasting, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Ensure adherence to best practices in cash flow management, balance sheet control, and budget compliance.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, surveyors, and internal departments.
• Act as a point of contact for client finance teams, providing regular updates and resolving any financial queries.

• Standardise workflows and procedures across the team to ensure consistent service delivery and compliance.

This is a full-time role, working 37.5 hours between Monday and Friday. Core hours in the business are 9-5.30, but there is flexibility for the right applicant. A hybrid working policy is in place of up to 1 day per week working remotely, but this is currently under review and could increase in the near future.

What you'll need to succeed

You will ideally be a fully qualified accountant and have experience working within property or agricultural industries. You will ideally have experience using Qube or Re-Leased software packages and have exposure to a system's migration process, but this is not essential. You will have strong leadership qualities, staff management experience and take a proactive approach to problem-solving. You will have strong analytical skills and be accustomed to working with a portfolio of clients.

What you'll get in return

• 25 days holiday increasing each year up to 28 days after 3 years of service.
• Life Assurance of 4x your basic salary
• Private Medical Cover (After passing probationary period)
• Travel Insurance (After passing probationary period)
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave
• Enhanced carers leave.
• Holiday Buy Back Scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Free parking nearby

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.