Client Accountant Block Management

Job Title: Client Accountant
Salary: £30k - £40k DOE
Location: Islington, London

We are proudly representing a firm of chartered surveyors with a great reputation within property & Block Management too. They are looking for an experienced Client Accountant, with a good knowledge of Qube, to join their finance team. Based in their London office, the role will encompass:

• Generate financial reports for clients and senior management (monthly, quarterly, year-end).
• Analyse expenditure vs. budget, arrears, and cash flow, summarising the findings in reports.
• Prepare and finalise service charge accounts for year-end audit.
• Assist with the preparation of draft budgets for clients.
• Attend client meetings (monthly/quarterly)
• Liaise with managers, accountants, and support staff to deliver accurate and efficient service.
• Maintain professional relationships with clients and ensure excellent client service.
• Provide periodic reports to clients (standard and ad-hoc).
• Handle client queries and escalate urgent matters.
• Manage and maintain service charge funds for each property.
• Ensure accurate reconciliation of client reports (VAT, statements).
• Post additional charges accurately.
• Finalise service charge accounts and sign off.
• Manage electronic data and emails.
• Raise void service charges to developers.
• Send reports, statements, and demands to clients, leaseholders, and contractors.
• Enter budgets into Qube with correct apportionments.
• Run expenditure reports monthly and escalate any discrepancies.
• Calculate on account from budget and debit periodic charges correctly.
• Create year-end packs for accountants.
• Process fund movements as requested by property managers.
• Meet regularly with team members to discuss progress and improve financial processes.

Requirements:

• Experience within a client accounting position, within a Block Management firm
• Qube systems knowledge preferred
• Good Excel & MS Office skills
• Presentable, with good communication skills
• Commutable distance to Islington area

Benefits:

• Competitive salary up to £40k DOE
• Hybrid Working (TBA)
• Pension Scheme
• Progression opportunities