Client Accountant - Birmingham

Job Description

Property - Client Accountant (Construction & CIS Experience)\nLocation - Birmingham \nSalary - £40,000 - £50,000 DOE\nJob Type - Full Time - Hybrid \n\nAbout the Role \n\nOur client is seeking an experienced Property Client Accountant to join their growing finance team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in construction finance who understands the complexities of managing client accounts, subcontractor payments and CIS compliance within a property or construction environment.\n\n The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing financial processes across multiple projects and property portfolios, ensuring accurate reporting, maintaining compliance and supporting operational teams.\n Key Responsibilities \nManage client accounts and maintain accurate financial records across multiple properties and projects. \nAdminister and maintain all aspects of the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS), including subcontractor verification and monthly returns.

\nProcess subcontractor invoices and payments in line with CIS regulations. \nReconcile client bank accounts and investigate discrepancies. \nProduce monthly management accounts, financial reports and cash flow forecasts.

\nSupport budgeting and forecasting processes. \nManage purchase ledger, sales ledger and payment runs. \nWork closely with project managers, surveyors and operational teams to monitor project costs and profitability.

\nPrepare information for year-end accounts and external auditors. \nEnsure compliance with HMRC regulations, internal controls and company procedures. \nIdentify opportunities to improve financial processes and efficiencies.

About You\n\nEssential Experience & Skills \nPrevious experience within a Property Client Accountant, Construction Accountant or Finance Manager role. \nStrong finance experience gained within the construction, property or built environment sector. \nProven knowledge and hands-on experience administering CIS.

\nExcellent understanding of subcontractor payments and construction-related accounting processes. \nStrong reconciliation, reporting and analytical skills. \nAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills.

\nExcellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail. \nAbility to build effective working relationships with both finance and operational teams. Desirable Qualifications \nAAT qualified or studying towards ACCA, CIMA or ACA.

\nExperience using Sage, Xero, COINS, Viewpoint, MRI, Qube or similar accounting/property software. \nExperience working within a multi-site or project-based environment. What We Offer \nCompetitive salary package.

\nHybrid working opportunities. \nPension scheme. \nProfessional development and study support.

\nCareer progression opportunities. \nSupportive and collaborative working environment

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Job Overview

ID:

2518806

Date Posted:

Posted 1 hour ago

Expiration Date:

24/07/2026

Location:

Birmingham

Salary:

Competitive

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