Assistant Client Accountant

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Job Description

We are looking for a motivated and detail-focused Assistant Client Accountant to join our Finance team in Birmingham. This role will provide essential support across day-to-day financial operations, ensuring timely and accurate processing of transactions, maintaining records, and assisting with reconciliations and reporting. The ideal candidate will have a proactive approach and a strong foundation in finance processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting month-end and year-end financial close processes
• Supporting completion of service charge year ends, cash reconciliations and budgets
• Assisting with funding requests
• Liaising with internal teams and external suppliers to resolve queries
• Assisting in the preparation of VAT returns and audit support documentation
• Assisting with VAT reconciliations
• Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with internal controls
• Providing general support to the wider finance team as required

Skills & Experience:

• Prior experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar finance role
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and accounting systems (e.g. Yardi, Oracle, or similar)
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team
• AAT/accounting qualification (or working towards) is desirable but not essential

What We Offer:

• A competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Career development support
• A collaborative, inclusive working culture within a leading global real estate firm