Head of Client Accounts

Posted 06 June 2022
Salary£30000 - £35000 per annum
LocationCity of London
Job type Permanent
DisciplineReal Estate, General Practice & Investment ​
ReferencePR/029264_1654518404
Contact NameIsabella Richards

Job description

Are you passionate about real estate and want to work for a company displaying rapid growth? An exciting opportunity has arisen from our client who are looking to grow their Accounting and Finance department to find a Head of Accounts to lead their team.


What you'll do
The role will involve but not be limited to the preparation of daily bank reconciliations, managing the client accountant team and handling queries from clients, tenants, suppliers and staff. The broader duties will include:


* Prepare timely and accurate balance sheet account reconciliation and analysis
* Assist with monthly variance analysis of balance sheet and income statement accounts for management review
* Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns
* Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies, procedures and controls
* Daily reporting of all cash receipts into the client account
* Collecting and reporting tax for overseas Landlords, ensure tax isn't deducted on approved Landlords
* Quarterly returns to HMRC
* Preparing monthly and quarterly client statements
* Accurately raising pre tenancy charges for tenants and Landlords
* Daily Landlord and supplier payments.
* Being responsible for all letting and management fees raised
* Weekly reporting and transfer of all agent fees
* Making any ad hoc payments from the client account
* Arranging payments for all deposit returns and final check on all new tenancies
* Credit control, ensuring all rent and fee arrears are kept to a minimum
* Managing Variations to contracts, Renewals and leavers.
* Produce tenant statements, tax reports, and income and expenditure reports
* Produce various reports including Tax, cash book and ledger reports
* Monthly Reports on future income and commission clawbacks


What you'll bring
* Bachelor's Degree
* Previous management experience ideally within lettings accounts
* Minimum 3 years of relevant experience within lettings client accounts
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills
* Ability to work in a dynamic and changing environment
* Experience with Reapit is essential

What you'll get
* 24 days plus public
* Flexi working one day a week
* 9am to 5.30pm Monday - Friday