Job Description
Client Accountant. Permanent Role. Hybrid working (2 days in office) Full Time. Birmingham £35k-£42k.
Your new company
Birmingham City Centre (Hybrid - 2 days in office)
£35,000 - £42,000 + discretionary bonus
Permanent, Full-Time
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Client Accountant to join a well-established and highly regarded professional services firm based in central Birmingham. This role offers a blend of portfolio management, project work, and team collaboration within a dynamic and supportive environment.
You’ll work as part of a close-knit team of finance professionals, managing a portfolio of clients while supporting wider business operations. The organisation offers a vibrant office culture with regular social, wellbeing, and charitable activities.
Your new role
* Manage day-to-day financial transactions for a portfolio of clients
* Perform regular and robust reconciliations of client funds
* Prepare and process payment runs in line with strict contractual deadlines
* Allocate incoming cash receipts
* Respond promptly to internal and external queries, including shared inbox management
* Produce monthly client accounts and financial reports
* Support ad hoc projects and administrative tasks as required
What you'll need to succeed
* Experience within a busy finance function (industry or practice)
* Strong background in client accounting and portfolio management
* Knowledge of client money handling regulations and financial controls
* Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy
* Confident communicator with the ability to build and maintain client relationships
* Highly organised with strong time management skills
* Comfortable working independently and collaboratively
* Advanced IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel
* Studying towards, part-qualified, or nearing completion of a professional qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, ACA)
* Experience with Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) is advantageous
What you'll get in return
* Hybrid working (2 days in the office per week)
* Flexible working hours (flexitime)
* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
* Option to purchase up to 5 additional days holiday
* Competitive pension scheme
* Annual discretionary bonus
* Flexible benefits package (e.g. health cash plan, cycle to work scheme)
* Collaborative and sociable working environment
What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #4804074