Client Accountant - Birmingham

Property - Client Accountant (Construction & CIS Experience)
Location - Birmingham
Salary - £40,000 - £50,000 DOE
Job Type - Full Time - Hybrid 

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Property Client Accountant to join their growing finance team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in construction finance who understands the complexities of managing client accounts, subcontractor payments and CIS compliance within a property or construction environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing financial processes across multiple projects and property portfolios, ensuring accurate reporting, maintaining compliance and supporting operational teams.
Key Responsibilities

• Manage client accounts and maintain accurate financial records across multiple properties and projects.
• Administer and maintain all aspects of the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS), including subcontractor verification and monthly returns.
• Process subcontractor invoices and payments in line with CIS regulations.
• Reconcile client bank accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Produce monthly management accounts, financial reports and cash flow forecasts.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Manage purchase ledger, sales ledger and payment runs.
• Work closely with project managers, surveyors and operational teams to monitor project costs and profitability.
• Prepare information for year-end accounts and external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations, internal controls and company procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and efficiencies.

• Previous experience within a Property Client Accountant, Construction Accountant or Finance Manager role.
• Strong finance experience gained within the construction, property or built environment sector.
• Proven knowledge and hands-on experience administering CIS.
• Excellent understanding of subcontractor payments and construction-related accounting processes.
• Strong reconciliation, reporting and analytical skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with both finance and operational teams.

• AAT qualified or studying towards ACCA, CIMA or ACA.
• Experience using Sage, Xero, COINS, Viewpoint, MRI, Qube or similar accounting/property software.
• Experience working within a multi-site or project-based environment.

• Competitive salary package.
• Hybrid working opportunities.
• Pension scheme.
• Professional development and study support.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.