Client Accountant

at  Collegiate AC Ltd

ABOUT COLLEGIATE UK

Collegiate UK is a market leader in purpose-built student accommodation with 10,802 beds across 36 sites in 21 cities across the UK. We work closely with our partners to be the most trusted accommodation choice for students by creating a unique experience where everyone feels they belong.
The key to Collegiate’s rapid growth has been our focus on delivering excellence in all areas and working as collaborative and supportive team.
As an operator we want a team of the very best people who reflect our company values: We Grow Together, We Care, Be Yourself Be Awesome, We Succeed and Trust Us
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KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES ACCOUNTS MANAGEMENT:

• Assist in the management of a portfolio of assets as agreed with the Head of Client Accounting, from a finance perspective.
• Assist with the completion and quarterly review of a full P&L bottom-up forecast for client properties & portfolios within your region.
• Assist in the development of effective comparison of performance data across the client and property portfolio to help drive continuous improvement in operating practices.
• Work alongside Commercial Finance and Operation in the completing of annual budgets including Check and Fix.
• Assist with completion of audit queries.
• Attend meetings, via teams or in person, with other departments in relation to properties within the portfolio.

STAFF SUPPORT:

• Provide training for accounts staff as well as providing support and training, where applicable, to new members of staff within other departments.
• Regular one to one meetings with Client Accounting Team Leader.
• Annual performance reviews with Client Accounting Team Leader.
• Ad hoc tasks.
  Please note that due to the nature of the business and this specific role there are a large number of ad-hoc tasks which occur throughout the year – the job description is not exhaustive.
  Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
  Pay: £25,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Wantage OX12 8P

The main purpose of this role is to provide accurate and timely management reporting to all our external clients and stakeholders.
You will be responsible and accountable for all aspects of the client reporting and any associated accounting transactions.