Client Accounting Manager

Job Title

Client Accounting Manager

Job Description Summary

Manage Bill Payment client accounting team and monthly deliverables timetable.

Job Description

Role Purpose:
•Responsible to produce month end accounts and journals.
•Manage monthly deliverables timetable.
•Attend Client meetings.
•Assist Head of Finance with implementing controls/ SOC.
•Automate routine tasks and promote efficient working practices.

Essential requirements:
•Good written and verbal communication skills.
•Confidence to interact and deal with stakeholders at all levels.
•Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
•Excellent time management skills.
•Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
•Results/deadline orientated with the emphasis on accuracy and quality.
•Process driven and appreciates the importance of effective controls.
•Places a priority on developing own knowledge and skills.

Required skills:
•A bachelor’s degree in accounting.
•Qualified Accountant (CPA/ACCA/CIMA/ACA)
•Familiarity of all basic property accounting concepts in addition to a good understanding of double entry accounting.
•IT literate – Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel – minimum level to include Pivots and advances formulae.

Key tasks:
•Produce month end reporting for client in agreed formats on all financial activities on the portfolio of properties managed in a given period.

•Assist with client budgeting/forecasting requirements.

•Manage Client Accounting Team.

•Production of month end journals to include; accruals, prepayments, deferred income, rent free, vacant property provisions.

•Review/Attest month end report prior to submission to clients.

•Monthly review and sign off of bank reconciliations.

•VAT/ Sales Tax reporting.

•Non-resident Landlord monitoring and reporting.

•Manage Annual SOC Audit.

•Review and sign off monthly governance pack with Account leads.

•Ensuring client requirements and quality procedures are followed.

•Assist Finance Manager with any ad-hoc requirements.

•Attend monthly client meetings.

Cushman & Wakefield provides equal employment opportunity. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative​ Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without  regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

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