Client Accountant

About the Business

A large, well-established services business based in Birmingham city centre is seeking a Client Accountant to join its finance team. This super flexible role offers the opportunity to take ownership of client accounting across a complex portfolio within a commercial, fast-paced environment.

Main Duties:

As a Client Accountant, your main duties include:

• Own the month-end close process, including preparation and review of accounts, journals, and reporting
• Manage the monthly close timetable, ensuring all deliverables are completed accurately and on time
• Lead IFRS 16 lease accounting across a complex, multi-entity property portfolio
• Prepare, review, and sign off month-end journals and reports prior to submission
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and wider financial planning activities
• Oversee VAT reporting and compliance, including Non-Resident Landlord obligations
• Support the implementation and ongoing operation of financial controls and SOC reporting
• Review and approve monthly governance packs in collaboration with senior stakeholders
• Drive automation and continuous improvement to improve efficiency and data quality
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, quality standards, and stakeholder requirements
• Contribute to the development of people, processes, systems, and reporting frameworks
• Provide support on ad-hoc finance, audit, and reporting requirements as needed

Location / Office / Culture

The role is based in modern offices in Birmingham city centre, offering a hybrid working arrangement of just two days in the office. The business promotes a supportive, professional culture where quality, accountability, and continuous improvement are valued. Teams work closely across finance and the wider organisation, creating an environment that encourages knowledge-sharing, development, and long-term career progression.

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
• Experience or strong working knowledge of IFRS 16 is a bonus
• Confident communicator able to work with a range of stakeholders
• Solid understanding of property accounting fundamentals
• Experience managing a small team is an added bonus
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and complex formulae

Why Join the business

• Flexible and hybrid working
• Exposure to a complex, high-value property portfolio
• Opportunity to progress within a large, well-established organisation
• Modern Birmingham city centre office with excellent transport links

About Us

We are a local accountancy recruitment specialist. We appreciate that roles are often online for a long period of time. If you want to check if this role is still live or just want more details before applying, call us directly.

Ref: VL64468