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The Client Accountant
The Client Accountant is responsible for delivering high-quality accounting and financial administration services to Webster Hart’s clients, including UHNW individuals, family offices, and private estates. This role involves managing day-to-day bookkeeping, preparing financial reports, and supporting both the Chief Financial Officer and Finance Manager in ensuring the accuracy, compliance, and efficiency of all client accounting operations. Subject to the agreed scope of services, duties include but are not limited to:
Client Accounting & Bookkeeping
- Oversee the day to day management of the client accounting team
- Maintain accurate accounting records for client entities and households, ensuring all transactions are properly recorded and reconciled.
- Assist with general oversight of overseas subsidiaries
- Accounting for overseas subsidiary transactions:
- Sales ledger
- Purchase ledger
- Bank reconciliations
- Review of daily cash position and monitoring of client funds
- Review bank reconciliations and assist with cash flow reporting for multiple client accounts.
- Manage client payment runs, ensuring all authorisations and approvals are obtained in line with internal policy
- Assist with preparation of expenditure reports, accounts, forecasts and other financial reporting
- Assist with coordinating client payroll administration and reviewing monthly payroll reports
- Support the Finance Manager and Finance Director in preparing bespoke reports tailored to individual client requirements.
- Maintain accounting systems and digital filing structures for accuracy, consistency, and confidentiality.
- Support the preparation and submission of UK VAT returns and international equivalents as required.
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Client Liaison & Relationship Management
- Act as a day-to-day point of contact for client financial queries, maintaining a professional and responsive approach.
- Liaise directly with clients, family offices, and household staff to coordinate accounting and payment activities.
- Support the Property team in providing financial insight
- Uphold Webster Hart’s commitment to discretion, confidentiality, and exceptional client service.
Team Collaboration & Process Improvement
- Work collaboratively with the Finance, Property, and Operations teams to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant accounting.
- Contribute to the development of internal finance procedures and system improvements.
- Provide administrative and technical support to the wider Finance function as required.
- Support the training and mentoring of junior finance staff, sharing best practices and promoting accuracy and integrity.
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Qualifications / Skills / Experience
- Part-qualified or newly qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or equivalent) or qualified by experience.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in bookkeeping, management accounting, or client accounting (family office or property environment preferred).
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, VAT, and financial controls.
- Proficiency in Xero or other cloud-based accounting software.
- Proficiency in Excel and experience preparing management reports is essential.
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a professional and client-service mindset.
- Ability to manage multiple accounts, priorities, and deadlines while maintaining accuracy under pressure.
- Discreet and trustworthy, able to handle confidential financial information appropriately.
- Collaborative team player who demonstrates initiative and accountability.
Please note that this role is based at Webster Hart's office in Parsons Green.
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