Position: Client Accountant (12 month fixed term contract)

Location: Hybrid / Head Office, Chaneys, Chiltern House, Marsack St, Caversham, Reading, RG4 5AP

Working Hours: 08:30 – 17:00, Monday - Friday

Salary: Circa £30,000

About Chaneys Chartered Surveyors:

Established in 1959, Chaneys is a trusted property and asset management company serving the Thames Valley area for over 50 years. With a client-focused approach, professional expertise, and a Chartered status, we have earned a strong reputation. Our diverse clientele includes Management Companies, Resident Associations, Developers, and Landlords.

Chaneys Chartered Surveyors is part of the Trinity Property Group, an Odevo Group Company.

Benefits:

The company offers various benefits, including:

• 24 days annual leave for work-life balance.
• Discounts on shopping and services through Perkbox.
• Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support.
• Hybrid and flexible work opportunities.
• Financial support for personal development.
• Opportunities for career growth.
• Recognition incentives.
• Cycle to Work scheme for a healthy lifestyle.
• Employee Referral Scheme for potential bonuses.

Job Description:

The Client Accountant is responsible for service charge accounting on behalf of clients. Key responsibilities and tasks include:

• Ensuring compliance with industry legislation and best practices.
• Meeting performance KPIs and targets set by the company.
• Effective communication with key stakeholders.
• Creating "Service charge" accounts, including statutory accounts and HMRC documentation.
• Handling financial integration of new sites.
• VAT reporting, budgeting, ad hoc reporting, and FTT preparation.
• Resolving queries and liaising with third parties, including property owners/clients.
• Ensuring the delivery of agreed reporting requirements.
• Attending ad hoc client meetings.

Qualifications and Skills:

Candidates for this position should have the following skills and qualifications:

• Possess (or part-qualified) a professional Accountancy qualification (AAT/ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent).
• At least 2 years' experience within an accountancy/financial environment.
• Ideally possess knowledge of the residential property management sector, including related industry legislation and best practices.
• Sound book-keeping knowledge and understanding of accounting principles.
• Inquisitive with an ability to identify weaknesses and offer process improvements.
• Client-focused, flexible, organized, self-motivated, and able to work to tight deadlines.

Application Process:

All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK without restrictions, and documented evidence of eligibility will be required.

For further information, or to explore more opportunities, you can visit Chaneys Chartered Surveyors on LinkedIn or our website. If you have questions or would like more details, you can contact our recruitment team at 020 7702 0701, quoting the reference number #LI-EJ1.