Senior Client Accountant

SENIOR CLIENT ACCOUNTANT – CLIENT ACCOUNTING Trinity Estates | Competitive Salary | Hybrid (minimum 2 days per week in Hemel Hempstead office following successful probation) ROLE OVERVIEW We’re looking for a Senior Client Accountant to join our growing Client Accounting team and take ownership of service charge accounting delivery across lost sites. This is not a traditional transactional accounting role. You’ll be responsible for managing the preparation, finalisation and delivery of service charge accounts while ensuring transitions to new managing agents are completed accurately, professionally and compliantly. You’ll work at the centre of operations, partnering with clients, auditors and internal teams to deliver high-quality financial outcomes and maintain confidence throughout the handover process. This role offers the opportunity to build expertise in a specialist area of residential property accounting while joining a business that continues to invest in people, development and long-term career growth. ROLE EXPECTATIONS This role requires strong technical accounting capability, excellent organisation and the confidence to manage competing priorities in a fast-moving environment. You’ll be trusted to take ownership, maintain exceptional attention to detail and deliver consistently high standards without losing sight of deadlines or client experience. Success in this role comes from balancing technical accuracy with commercial awareness and delivering work that clients and stakeholders can rely on. WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE You’ll be successful in this role if: • Service charge and statutory accounts are completed accurately and delivered on time • Lost site account packs transition smoothly with minimal disruption • Clients and managing agents receive a professional, responsive service • Reporting remains compliant, transparent and audit-ready • Workflow targets and service standards are achieved consistently • You become a trusted point of expertise within the Client Accounts team HOW YOU’LL SPEND MOST OF YOUR TIME Most weeks, you’ll be: • Preparing and finalising service charge and statutory accounts (RMC / RTM) • Producing Interim and Final accounts packs for lost sites • Managing stakeholder relationships across auditors, clients, managing agents and internal teams • Supporting VAT reporting, budgeting activity and ad hoc financial reporting • Investigating and resolving accounting queries efficiently and professionally • Maintaining reporting trackers and ensuring data accuracy throughout delivery • Supporting team performance by meeting agreed KPIs and deadlines You’ll work within a hybrid model, balancing office collaboration with focused independent working. WHO THIS ROLE IS FOR This role suits someone who: • Enjoys ownership and delivering outcomes rather than simply processing work • Has strong accounting fundamentals and takes pride in accuracy • Can confidently manage deadlines and multiple priorities • Builds credibility quickly with stakeholders • Brings a proactive, solutions-focused mindset • Is interested in developing specialist knowledge within residential property EXPERIENCE THAT HELPS • Part-qualified or qualified (AAT / ACCA / CIMA / ACA or equivalent) • Experience preparing service charge accounts • Strong bookkeeping and accounting knowledge • Experience supporting financial reporting and reconciliations • Property sector experience desirable • Excellent attention to detail and communication skills WHAT WE OFFER We believe people perform at their best when they feel supported, valued and able to build a career they enjoy. You’ll receive a competitive salary aligned to your experience, alongside: • 24 days annual leave • Hybrid and flexible working opportunities • Perkbox membership with discounts across retail and services • Employee Assistance Programme • Financial support for professional development • Career progression opportunities across a growing group • Recognition and reward initiatives • Employee Referral Scheme • Cycle to Work scheme ABOUT TRINITY ESTATES Trinity Estates is a leading residential property management company and the flagship brand within the wider Trinity Property Group and Odevo Group. Operating across the UK, we combine professional expertise, operational excellence and a people-first approach to deliver exceptional service at scale. For employees, this means access to strong internal support, meaningful progression opportunities and the chance to build a long-term career within a growing business. HOW WE HIRE • Initial conversation with our Talent team • Interview focused on experience, capability and approach We aim to keep our process straightforward and provide clear communication throughout. INTERESTED? Apply with your CV today. All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK without restrictions. Documentary evidence of eligibility will be required. For further information, to explore additional opportunities or to learn more about Trinity Estates, visit our LinkedIn page or website, or contact the Recruitment Team on quoting reference #LI-MS1.