Client Accountant

About the Business An opportunity to join as a Client Accountant for a well-established, privately owned organisation operating across multiple sites nationwide. Based near Birmingham Airport, this business has a strong track record of stability and long-term growth, with a reputation for supporting and developing its people. This role offers the chance to take ownership of a diverse property portfolio and work closely with key stakeholders. Main Duties: As a Client Accountant, your main duties include: * Take ownership of accounting for property-related costs, including rent (fixed and turnover-based), rates, service charges, and utilities, ensuring accurate coding, posting, accruals, prepayments, and monthly balance sheet reconciliations. * Review and interpret lease agreements to ensure correct financial treatment, including preparation of turnover rent certificates, calculation of provisions and settlements, and reconciliation to reported sales data. * Maintain lease accounting records in line with IFRS 16 requirements, including supporting right-of-use asset and lease liability calculations, monitoring lease changes, and assisting with month-end, year-end, and audit reporting. * Support the preparation of annual property budgets and ongoing forecasts, providing variance analysis and clear commentary on financial performance. * Liaise professionally with landlords, managing agents, auditors, and internal teams (including Accounts Payable) to ensure timely processing, accurate reporting, and effective query resolution. Location / Office / Culture The role is hybrid, with four days in the office near Birmingham Airport and one day working from home. You’ll be based within a well-known, established business operating from a professional head office environment, joining a supportive finance team within a wider multi-site organisation. The company offers a stable yet progressive culture, with strong collaboration, flexibility, and clear opportunities for long-term development. What We Are Looking For The ideal candidate will have: * Professionally qualified (CIMA, ACCA or ACA) preferred; candidates who are part-qualified, studying, or qualified by experience will also be considered. * Proven experience within a finance or accounting function. * Previous exposure to property-related accounting or a multi-site environment would be advantageous. * Working knowledge of lease accounting standards, including IFRS 16. * Confident using finance systems or ERP platforms within a structured reporting environment. Why Join the business * Well established business * Fantastic, supportive finance team * Opportunity for progression, due to ongoing growth * Flexible working About Us We are a local accountancy recruitment specialist. We appreciate that roles are often online for a long period of time. If you want to check if this role is still live or just want more details before applying, call us directly. Ref: VL65869