Role Overview

This role sits within our London Business Space team and involves managing the day to client accounting responsibilities on the relevant portfolio. This is a growing portfolio and a key opportunity to contribute to the success of this instruction.  
Key Responsibilities
*Reporting to clients (standard and client specific reporting) ensuring all SLAs and KPIs are adhered to
*Ensure accurate reconciliation of service charge income and expenditure
*Point of contact for client queries, providing support and advice where necessary
*Internal point of contact for Surveying colleagues working closely to ensure all client deliverables are met
*Maintain/Oversee housekeeping of property & leases data on financial database
*Assist with adhoc tasks as and when required
*Management of client and property cash-flow and funding
*Annual property service charge reviews and liaise with Asset Manager and Service Charge Team to ensure completion within best practice guidelines
*Compliance with Savills policies and procedures
*Attend client and internal meetings as and when required
*Instruct Treasury department (following the relevant approvals) of the following;
            Collection of monies
            Amendments to Client Accounts 
            Payment of client property related transactions
            General maintenance of client funds i.e. tenant refunds etc.
Key Skills

The individual who carries out the role of Client Accountant is strong and self-motivated, ideally with solid financial and technical reporting experience in a client service role. Strong Excel spreadsheets skills is a must. The individual has excellent organisation, communication skills with the ability to communicate with all within the business as well as clients.
The individual will be a strong team player with the ability to meet strict deadlines and prioritise their workload. Due to the nature of Property Management the Client Accountant must be able to work in a varied and evolving department.
It is expected that the individual be part qualified (ACCA level) or qualified by experience. Strong analytical skills of all ledgers is required, and, a property transactional background is desired.
It is expected that the individual be enthusiastic and willing to learn.

Team Overview
Working on a fund for a key client within our Business Space department within a team of 6 including a Team Leader, Senior Client Accountants, and Assistant Client Accountants.


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