CLIENT ACCOUNTANT
Hillcrest Estate Management Bristol (BS6 6UJ) Hybrid £Competitive
ROLE OVERVIEW
If youre a Client Accountant who wants more ownership, more variety and less bureaucracy, this is the role youve been waiting for.
At Hillcrest, you wont be stuck processing accounts in the background. Youll take full responsibility for your own portfolio, working closely with property teams, auditors and clients, delivering work you can genuinely stand behind.
This is a role for someone who wants to step up, take control and be trusted to deliver.
WHY THIS ROLE STANDS OUT
- Own your portfolio – no micromanagement
- Work in a varied, multi-client environment
- Be trusted to manage your deadlines and decisions
- Fully supported with training and professional development
- Join a growing business where standards matter
WHAT YOULL BE DOING
Most of your time will be spent:
- Preparing and finalising service charge accounts
- Managing your own workflow to meet deadlines and SLAs
- Liaising with auditors, property managers and internal teams
- Handling client and leaseholder queries with confidence
- Supporting budgets, VAT reporting and ad hoc financial tasks
- Maintaining clear, accurate working papers and audit trails
Youll be based in Bristol (BS6 6UJ) with a hybrid working model, giving you flexibility alongside team collaboration.
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
- Accounts delivered accurately and on time, without chasing
- Strong, professional relationships with stakeholders
- Queries resolved efficiently and clearly
- High standards of compliance and documentation
- Continuous improvement in how work is delivered
WHO THIS ROLE IS FOR
Youll thrive here if you:
- Have experience in an accounting or finance role
- Are organised, detail-focused and reliable under pressure
- Communicate clearly and confidently
- Take ownership rather than waiting for direction
- Want a role where your work actually matters
EXPERIENCE THAT HELPS
- 2+ years experience in an accounting/finance environment
- Strong bookkeeping and accounting knowledge
- Experience preparing service charge accounts (desirable)
- Intermediate/advanced Excel skills
- Studying or part-qualified (AAT/ACCA/CIMA/ACA) preferred
- Property sector knowledge (desirable)
WHAT WE OFFER
Competitive salary, aligned to experienceCar allowance for field-based roles (London and Essex)24 days holiday plus bank holidays, with additional Christmas closurePension schemePerkbox membership with discounts across retail, travel and entertainmentFully funded training and professional development, including paid study leaveEmployee referral schemeAnnual salary reviewFree eye tests and Cycle to Work schemeLong service awardSupport for Army Reserve training
ABOUT HILLCREST ESTATE MANAGEMENT
Hillcrest Estate Management supports residential developments across the South West from our Bristol base.
Working across a range of estates, our team manages everything from service charge budgets and compliance through to maintenance and resident engagement, ensuring developments are well run and consistently maintained.
For those joining the business, we offer the opportunity to manage a varied portfolio within a supportive team, where there is structure in place but also the flexibility to manage your role effectively.
As part of a wider national group, Hillcrest combines the feel of a local business with the stability and opportunity of a growing organisation.
HOW WE HIRE
- Initial conversation with our talent team
- Interview focused on experience, judgement and approach
We aim to complete the process within two to three weeks and communicate clearly throughout.
INTERESTED?
Apply with your CV.
All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documentary evidence will be required.
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