Accountant Real Estate Manchester City Centre Full-time Monday Friday £45,000 £48,000 per annum Are you an experienced accountant with a passion for real estate and client money compliance? We re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented professional to lead our client accounting team and ensure the highest standards of financial governance across a diverse property portfolio. About the Role As the lead Client Accountant, you ll oversee the financial operations for over 1,000 tenants and 500 landlords. You ll ensure compliance with RICS and CMP regulations, manage service charge accounts, and maintain transparent, accurate financial records. This is a key leadership role that works closely with operational teams to deliver exceptional service and financial integrity. Key Responsibilities Oversee daily cash and bank reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Manage landlord payments and monthly statements in collaboration with Property Operations. Maintain service charge funds and ledgers, ensuring adequate cash flow through annual budgeting. Lead year-end service charge statements and audits, ensuring timely and accurate reporting. Approve daily client money transfers and ensure proper handling of deposits and refunds. Submit quarterly NRLT returns and annual statements to HMRC. Maintain and improve financial systems (Business Central CAM, Sage, D365). Coach and develop a high-performing team, conducting regular 1:1s and performance reviews. Collaborate with ..... full job details .....