Client Accounts Manager – Property Management

Job Description

Buckden Partners has been mandated by a leading UK BTR Property Management operator who are looking to appoint an experienced Client Accounts Manager to take ownership of their client finance function in Manchester.

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Managing a portfolio of 12,500+ homes, this is a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional with a strong client accounts background who understands the detail behind the numbers but is now looking to take ownership of a wider team and function.

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You will oversee a team of 7 Client Accounts professionals, providing leadership and support while ensuring the accuracy, control and efficiency of the entire client accounts operation.

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This role would suit someone who has previously worked within client accounts, property finance, lettings, estate agency, block management or a similar environment and understands the importance of accurate financial processing, reconciliations and managing client funds.

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Key Responsibilities:

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• Lead and develop a team responsible for day-to-day client accounting activities

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• Oversee the full client money lifecycle, including rent receipts, invoice processing, payment releases and landlord/client payments

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• Review and oversee bank reconciliations, cash movements and account reconciliations across multiple platforms

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• Ensure accurate allocation of funds and investigate discrepancies or variances

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• Understand and challenge financial information, including income, expenditure, profitability and P&L reporting

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• Ensure payment deadlines and regulatory requirements are consistently met

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• Support client account audits and maintain strong financial controls

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• Work closely with Portfolio Managers, contractors and wider stakeholders

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• Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems and automation across the function

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Ideal Background:

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• Previous experience within Client Accounts / Client Money / Property Accounts

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• Strong understanding of finance processes including invoices, payments, reconciliations and cash management

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• Comfortable reviewing financial information and understanding the impact on profitability and P&L

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• Experience managing or mentoring a team, with the ability to motivate and develop others

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• Highly detail-oriented with strong Excel skills

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• Experience within property, lettings, estate agency, block management or Build to Rent is highly desirable

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Why Join?

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• Join a growing and established UK property business

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• Take ownership of a critical finance function managing significant client funds

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• Lead an established team while continuing to develop your own leadership career

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• Opportunity to improve processes and make a genuine operational impact

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Manchester (office-based)

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