Client Cost Accountant Lead

1 week ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Anderselite Full time
About the Role

We are recruiting for a Client Cost Accountant to join our team in Birmingham. As a key member of our finance team, you will play a pivotal part in supporting the finance team with client fee management, forecasting, and billing while also providing administrative support for property and team operations.

Responsibilities:
  1. Client Fee Management:
    • Extract and manage client cost plus model data to ensure accurate forecasting, budgeting, and fee raising in compliance with GDPR regulations.
    • Oversee monthly accruals and balance sheets for senior stakeholders.
    • Generate and process ad hoc billing instructions for fixed-fee work.
    • Manage property transitions, coordinating staffing as properties enter or leave management.
  2. Financial Operations:
    • Prepare budgets and forecasts, providing clear explanations for variances.
    • Conduct quarterly reconciliations to maintain accurate bad debt accounting and ensure timely collections.
    • Supervise the end-to-end billing process, including approval logs, fee memos, and corporate debt solutions.
  3. Team Leadership:
    • Lead a team to achieve daily objectives and drive continuous performance improvement.
    • Foster high-performing teams through one-on-one meetings, coaching, performance reviews, and career planning.
    • Clearly communicate team objectives to promote engagement and motivation.
    • Support HR processes such as recruitment and monitoring team capabilities.
  4. Supervisory Responsibilities:
    • Set and monitor clear performance expectations and manage team workloads effectively.
    • Address escalated queries, resolve issues, and liaise with senior stakeholders.
    • Establish SMART targets aligned with departmental goals.
    • Perform root cause analysis to identify areas for improvement and implement system and process enhancements.
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary package, including a basic salary of £45,000 - £60,000 per annum, dependent on experience, plus a range of benefits, including a pension scheme, life insurance, and 25 days' annual leave.

Requirements
  1. A qualified accountant (AAT considered if accompanied by relevant experience).
  2. Proficiency in client communication, problem-solving, and MS Office (particularly formula management in Excel).
  3. Flexible approach to work, with the ability to commute to Birmingham as required.

This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity for an experienced professional to contribute to our dynamic finance team.


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