Client Accountant

We’re working with a leading and rapidly expanding provider of student accommodation who are seeking a Client Accountant to join their team.This is an exciting opportunity to join the business at a time of significant growth. Due to continued expansion of the portfolio and the acquisition of new assets, this role that will play a key part in supporting the organisation’s growing property portfolio. It's an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to develop their finance and accounting career in a commercial and fast-paced environment, gaining exposure to a large portfolio of assets and working closely with both clients and senior stakeholders.The RoleYou will play a key part in delivering accurate, timely financial reporting and driving performance across a portfolio of student accommodation assets. Responsibilities include:Managing a portfolio of properties from a finance perspective, ensuring compliance with reporting requirementsPreparing monthly and quarterly management packs, including full P&L forecasts, variance analysis and commentaryDeveloping high-quality client reports and investment summaries to support decision-makingPartnering with Operations and Commercial teams on annual budgets, strategy, and performance improvementSupporting audits, completing funding requests, and producing cashflow forecastsWorking with site teams to provide financial support and guidance, ensuring processes run smoothlyAssisting with onboarding and integration of new sites into the accounting systemProducing financial models and analysis to aid strategic planning, including scenario analysis and forecastingLiaising with clients, senior managers and external stakeholders to respond to queries and provide insightAbout You: Qualified CIMA / ACCA / ACA (or equivalent), or demonstrable progress towards completion of a recognised professional accountancy qualificationProven analytical ability, with strong financial modelling experienceAdvanced Excel skills, including building models from scratch (P&L, scenario analysis, overhead reporting)Experience working with large data sets and producing accurate results under tight deadlinesExcellent organisational and communication skills, able to present financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholdersCommercial awareness and a proactive approach to problem-solvingStrong team player, adaptable to changing requirements and confident working across multiple departmentsPrevious experience within property, real estate, or multi-site operations would be advantageous but not essential

Location: Wantage, Oxfordshire (Hybrid working 3 days in office & 2 WFH)Hours: Monday-Friday 37.5 hours per weekSalary: Dependent on Experience (discussed in first call)Why Apply?This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing national organisation with ambitious plans for the future.

You'll gain exposure to a complex, multi-site business model, take ownership of client relationships, and be part of a collaborative team where career progression and development are fully supported.If you are ready to take the next step in your finance career and thrive in a dynamic, fast-moving environment, we would love to hear from you.