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.

• 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.

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.

• 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.

• Well established business
• Fantastic, supportive finance team
• Opportunity for progression, due to ongoing growth
• Flexible working