Principal Client Accountant - Hybrid Role (1 Day in East or West Midlands Office)
We are seeking an experienced and confident Principal Client Accountant with expertise in service charge accounting to join our dynamic team. This role is ideal for a proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced, process-driven environment and is ready to lead, mentor, and upskill a growing team. With one day per week in either our East or West Midlands office, this is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to make a real impact.
Key Responsibilities:
* Deliver high-quality client accounting services with a strong focus on service charge reconciliations, transitions (buying/selling properties), and financial reporting.
* Act as the go-to expert on service charge complexities, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
* Oversee financial transitions, ensuring smooth onboarding and offboarding of properties.
* Mentor and empower the accounting team, enhancing their technical knowledge and confidence.
* Develop and implement best practices to improve efficiency and financial accuracy.
* Handle complex client queries and push back where necessary, balancing stakeholder demands with realistic expectations.
* Ensure all processes align with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
* Win new work and play a key role in setting up client accounts.
* Collaborate closely with property managers, finance teams, and senior stakeholders.
Skills & Experience Required:
* Extensive experience in service charge accounting, including transitions and reconciliations.
* Proven leadership, mentoring, and team development abilities.
* Ability to work in a demanding, high-pressure environment while maintaining accuracy.
* Strong stakeholder management skills, capable of pushing back where needed.
* Proactive and commercially minded, with the ability to win work and establish best practices.
* Strong process-driven mindset with excellent attention to detail.
* Experience in financial systems.
* Exceptional communication and problem-solving skills.
What We Offer:
* A robust and structured work environment with opportunities for career progression.
* A hybrid working model with flexibility.
* A key role in shaping and improving accounting processes.
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
If you're an experienced service charge accountant looking for a challenging yet rewarding role where you can lead, influence, and grow, we'd love to hear from you!
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