Client Accountant

CLIENT ACCOUNTANTChaneys Chartered Surveyors • Competitive • Office Based - Hemel HempsteadROLE OVERVIEWYou will be the trusted accounting partner for a portfolio of residential and mixed-use developments, ensuring service charge finances are accurate, timely and fully transparent. With a calm, professional approach, you will keep funds compliant, ledgers reconciled and stakeholders informed, so Property Managers and clients can make confident decisions.This is a hands-on role at the heart of property management where experience and judgement matter. You will combine technical accounting rigour with clear communication, supporting year-end accounts and audits, shaping budgets, and continuously improving processes in a collaborative team.ROLE EXPECTATIONSMost days you will own the service charge accounting cycle end-to-end: posting and reconciling transactions, preparing budgets and year-end packs, running payment cycles and handling queries from clients, residents and suppliers. You will work closely with Property Managers, producing accurate reports and meeting hard deadlines across monthly, quarterly and annual timetables.WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKEService charge accounts delivered on time with clean, well-documented audit trails.All bank and control accounts reconciled monthly with zero unexplained items.Budgets that are realistic, well-evidenced and clearly communicated to stakeholders.Proactive debtor management with accurate allocations and clear arrears reporting.Prompt, ..... full job details .....