Property Finance Manager

About the Business
A large, well-established services business based in Birmingham city centre is seeking a Client Accountant to join its finance team. This super flexible role offers the opportunity to take ownership of client accounting across a complex portfolio within a commercial, fast-paced environment.
Main Duties:
As a Client Accountant, your main duties include:

• Own the month-end close process, including preparation and review of accounts, journals, and reporting
  
• Manage the monthly close timetable, ensuring all deliverables are completed accurately and on time
  
• Lead IFRS 16 lease accounting across a complex, multi-entity property portfolio
  
• Prepare, review, and sign off month-end journals and reports prior to submission
  
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and wider financial planning activities
  
• Oversee VAT reporting and compliance, including Non-Resident Landlord obligations
  
• Support the implementation and ongoing operation of financial controls and SOC reporting
  
• Review and approve monthly governance packs in collaboration with senior stakeholders
  
• Drive automation and continuous improvement to improve efficiency and data quality
  
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, quality standards, and stakeholder requirements
  
• Contribute to the development of people, processes, systems, and reporting frameworks
  
• Provide support on ad-hoc finance, audit, and reporting requirements as needed
  Location / Office / Culture
  The role is based in modern offices in Birmingham city centre, offering a hybrid working arrangement of just two days in the office. The business promotes a supportive, professional culture where quality, accountability, and continuous improvement are valued. Teams work closely across finance and the wider organisation, creating an environment that encourages knowledge-sharing, development, and long-term career progression.
  What We Are Looking For
  The ideal candidate will have:
  
• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
  
• Experience or strong working knowledge of IFRS 16 is a bonus
  
• Confident communicator able to work with a range of stakeholders
  
• Solid understanding of property accounting fundamentals
  
• Experience managing a small team is an added bonus
  
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and complex formulae
  Why Join the business
  
• Flexible and hybrid working
  
• Exposure to a complex, high-value property portfolio
  
• Opportunity to progress within a large, well-established organisation
  
• Modern Birmingham city centre office with excellent transport links
  About Us
  We are a local accountancy recruitment specialist. We appreciate that roles are often online for a long period of time. If you want to check if this role is still live or just want more details before applying, call us directly.
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