Client Accountant

24 Days Old

Are you a hands-on, proactive finance professional looking for the next step in your career? We're looking for a Client Accountant to join a growing team and take ownership of a multi-site residential portfolio. This is not just a support role, you'll be empowered to manage, report and drive real financial insight across a diverse property portfolio.
This is a 6 month Fixed Term Contract with high potential for permanent employment.
What You'll Be Doing:
Portfolio Management
Take full ownership of a regional portfolio of residential sites - typically 4-5, depending on size.
Work closely with Operations, Finance, and Commercial teams to deliver accurate, timely, and meaningful financial insights.
Monthly & Quarterly Reporting
Lead the creation of management packs, with commentary that brings the numbers to life.
Drive monthly forecasting and support budgeting processes across departments.
Deliver clear variance/trend analysis to help shape performance conversations with stakeholders.
Site-Level Engagement
Attend monthly meetings with site teams across UK wide portfolio.
Provide financial support and commentary to both internal external stakeholders.
Day-to-Day Accounting
Oversee rent sweeps, funding requests, and cashflow reporting.
Collaborate with Accounts Payable and onsite teams to ensure smooth month-end processes and invoice management.
Ensure completeness of month-end processes and support the audit as needed.
Who We're Looking For:
Qualified or Studying: AAT qualified. Open to someone studying towards CIMA or ACCA - you will be supported - with time off and financial support (payback model applies).
Experienced: You know your way around monthly reporting, P&L forecasting, and management packs. You've worked across commercial/ops and finance.
Excel Confident: You're an advanced Excel user - modelling, analysis, and scenario tools are second nature to you.
Hands-On & Accountable: You don't need someone checking every step - you take ownership, think critically, and follow through.
People-Centric: You communicate clearly with site teams, clients, and stakeholders alike. You can explain 'the why' behind the numbers.
What You'll Get:
A supportive and collaborative team
Real ownership and the ability to influence decision-making
Study support (both time and funding)
Exposure across Finance, Ops, and Commercial
Progression opportunities as the company grows
Occasional travel and flexibility when needed

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Work Location: Wantage, Oxfordshire

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Location:
Oxford
Salary:
£40,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Accountancy

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