Client Accountant (Intermediate Level)
- Full-time
Company Description
Colliers’ Property Management is a people business. Our team of 250 professionals are leaders in
delivering tailor-made services for clients. We understand the of value in acting together as a team
across Surveying, Facilities Management, Finance and Specialist Services and that optimum service can
only be delivered by everyone acting as one.
We deliver a data-led, customer-centric property management model where the clients receive the
same high-quality service whether assets are small, medium, or large, in every location throughout the
UK.
It is our reliability and consistency of providing strong performance levels that sets us apart, as is our
ability to innovate rapidly to market changes via our specialist teams of Technology, ESG, Customer Experience, Data and Procurement. Innovation and continuous improvement are at the heart of
everything we do.
Our market leading statistics demonstrate that we get the basics done better and it is from this strong
foundation that we can truly innovate and add value to our clients' assets. We understand that getting
the basics right starts with getting the team right and focus our efforts in employing not just the right
people but the right number of people too.
Our Team is made up of a diverse group of people who all work towards the goal of getting the best result for our client. We have:
• A London based Finance team
• High staff retention
• High client retention
• A long track record of high profitability
• Paid bonuses to all our staff every year for over 15 years
Job Description
Main Responsibilities
The key responsibility of this role is the provision of property management accounting services and
service charge accounting for Investment Property Management, ensuring that financial reporting is
provided in line with Colliers International’s best practice procedures and client requirements, in an
accurate and timely manner.
The role will encompass the management of one of our largest Corporate
Occupier clients, to include period end reporting, liaising with the Client, Landlords and Tenants and
also a proactive approach to continuing improvement in providing accounting services.
Responsibilities:
• Control, set up and maintenance of records on the Property Management database
• Reconciliation and set up of take on balances in respect of new instructions
• Understanding, agreeing and delivering client reporting requirements
• Providing regular and other ad-hoc analysis using Excel
• Year-end service charge account drafting and completion including prepayments and accruals
• Tenant Account reconciliations
• Preparing lease completion statements
• Raising tenant demands for rents, service charges and ad hoc charges
• Dealing with tenants and landlords, and responding to their queries
• Working closely with surveying colleagues and on-site staff
• Liaising with Credit Control and Accounts Payable teams at Colliers International
• Performing bank reconciliations
• Attending client meetings
Qualifications
Qualifications and experience
- Property / Real Estate experience
- Previous use of a recognised property management accounts package, ideally Tramps
- Strong knowledge of Excel (to at least intermediate level) including Vlookups and Pivot Tables
- Excellent organisation and communication skills, both oral and written
- A professional and organised approach to work
- A positive and helpful attitude within a team environment
- Ideally educated to degree level or equivalent.
- Service Charge Accounting experience.
- The right to work in the UK - this position does not offer sponsorship.
Additional Information
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Structured career progression and development opportunities
- Exposure to high-profile clients and projects
- Supportive and inclusive team environment
- Flexible and hybrid working
Please note we are not engaging agencies on this role. Any unsolicited CVs will be considered a gift and not subject to terms of business.