Client Accountant

Ref
22273
Location
Head Office – Scanlans Property Management \- Manchester \- Carvers Warehouse, Suite 2b, 77 Dale Street, Manchester, M1 2HG, Head Office \- Trinity Estates \- Vantage Point, 23 Mark Road, Hemel Hempstead, Herts, HP2 7DN
Working pattern
Monday to Friday 0900 \- 1715
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
01/11/2026
Description
CLIENT ACCOUNTANT

• Scanlans Property Management • Competitive • Hybrid \- Manchester

You will play a key role in delivering accurate, timely client accounting for a diverse residential block management portfolio. Based in Manchester with hybrid working, you will be the financial partner to our property managers and clients, turning complex numbers into clear insight and dependable outcomes.

You will thrive in a team that values accountability, care, and collaboration. Your expertise will ensure service charge funds are safeguarded, year\-end accounts land on time, and clients receive proactive, professional support that builds trust and long\-term relationships.

ROLE EXPECTATIONS

You will own the end\-to\-end service charge accounting cycle for an allocated portfolio, from bank reconciliations and accruals to draft year\-end accounts and audit liaison. Most days you will collaborate with property managers, resolve queries from clients and suppliers, and keep ledgers, statements and budgets accurate and up to date.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

• Consistently accurate ledgers, reconciled bank accounts and clean month\-end close within agreed timelines.


• Year\-end service charge accounts delivered on schedule, with clear working papers and minimal audit queries.


• Proactive communication that keeps property managers and clients informed, with queries resolved promptly.


• Forecasts and budgets that are realistic, well\-evidenced and easily understood by non\-finance stakeholders.


• Strong cash management: timely supplier payments, robust credit control support and clear client statements.


• Continuous improvement mindset that streamlines processes and strengthens financial controls.

• Preparing monthly bank reconciliations, journals, accruals and prepayments for your portfolio.


• Producing draft service charge year\-end accounts, supporting schedules and audit packs.


• Partnering with property managers to build and review annual budgets and expenditure forecasts.


• Monitoring cashflow, processing supplier payments, and allocating receipts accurately.


• Investigating and resolving accounting queries from clients, leaseholders, auditors and suppliers.


• Maintaining accurate records, controls and compliance with internal policies and client agreements.

• You balance precision with pragmatism, delivering accurate work at pace and owning outcomes.


• You’re a clear, considerate communicator who can explain financial information simply.


• You enjoy collaborating across teams and building positive relationships with clients and colleagues.


• You are organised and resilient, able to prioritise effectively across a varied portfolio.


• You’re curious and improvement\-focused, always looking for smarter ways to work.

• Experience in client or property accounting, ideally within residential block management.


• Familiarity with service charge accounting, audits and year\-end processes.


• Confidence using accounting/property management systems and Excel for reconciliations and analysis.


• Working with auditors, external stakeholders and multi\-site portfolios.


• Exposure to budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.

• Competitive salary


• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays


• Perkbox membership, discounts across retail, travel and entertainment


• Free eye tests


• Fully funded training and professional development, including paid study leave (up to £1,500\)


• Employee referral scheme, up to £1,500


• Support for Army Reserve training

Scanlans Property Management is a well\-established residential block management business, known for delivering a high standard of service to clients, leaseholders and residents across the North and Midlands. We manage a varied portfolio and take pride in providing proactive, professional support that makes a real difference to the communities we look after.

Scanlans is part of Trinity Property Group (TPG) and the wider Odevo Group, giving our teams the backing of a leading international property management business, with the investment, stability and career development opportunities that come with being part of a growing group.

HOW WE HIRE

• Initial conversation with our talent team


• Interview focused on your portfolio accounting expertise, problem\-solving approach, stakeholder communication and alignment to our values

INTERESTED?

Apply with your CV.

All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documentary evidence of eligibility will be required.

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