Client Accounts Assistant - Shrewsbury

A well-regarded professional services firm is looking for a Client Accounts Assistant to join its busy Client Accounting team in Shrewsbury on a hybrid basis. This is a hands-on role at the heart of a multi-disciplinary finance function, supporting a broad portfolio of managed property clients across the rural, residential, and living sectors.

The team is a mix of professional and non-professional accountants covering the full finance cycle — client reporting, AP, AR, bank reconciliation, and systems management. You will carry your own client portfolio while collaborating closely with colleagues and taking on ad hoc projects as the business requires.

What You''ll Be Doing

• Managing the day-to-day financial transactions for a portfolio of managed clients, ensuring compliance with industry regulations
• Performing regular reconciliations of client ledgers and bank accounts
• Raising ad hoc charges and invoices; allocating cash received from tenants
• Reconciling receipts against charges raised and undertaking credit control, with debtor reporting
• Recording and processing supplier invoices and managing client funds through the weekly payment cycle
• Producing income and expenditure reports from TRAMPS and assisting with interpretation and application
• Preparing and reconciling budgets and cashflows
• Responding promptly and professionally to internal and external queries, including managing shared inboxes
• Supporting payroll processing and contributing to one-off projects as required

• Proven experience in a client accounts, bookkeeping, or finance assistant role — AAT qualified is preferred, but strong practical experience will be equally considered
• Solid numeracy and attention to detail, with a methodical and organised approach to workload
• Competent user of accounting software and general IT; experience with TRAMPS or similar property management systems is advantageous
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to liaise confidently with clients and colleagues
• Able to work independently and manage your own portfolio, as well as contribute as part of a wider team
• Payroll experience is a bonus but not essential — full training will be provided to the right candidate
• A background in property management or agricultural finance is helpful but not required

• A competitive salary commensurate with experience
• A flexible benefits package including the option to purchase additional leave, health cash plan, and cycle to work scheme
• Hybrid working from day one
• A supportive, collaborative team with real opportunities to develop