Who are we
Founded in 1896, Knight Frank was registered as Knight Frank LLP a Limited Liability Partnership, on 3 November 2003, registered in England & Wales at 55 Baker Street, London, W1U 8AN with the registered number of OC305934. Headquartered in London, UK, Knight Frank is one of the world's leading independent real estate consultancies. We work responsibly in partnership to enhance people's lives and environments in over 50 Markets, 600+ Offices, 20,000+ People, 1 Global Network.
At the heart of all we do are our Clients. A relationship built on trust is vital. As trusted partners in property, we act with integrity and care, understanding our clients’ unique needs and consistently thinking about the bigger picture to provide personalised, clear and considered advice across all areas of property. Through our deep understanding of key markets and sectors – both emerging and established – we are dedicated to meeting and exceeding their property goals.
A true partnership is a balanced one, and our People are passionate about, and committed to, making our business inclusive and diverse. We give every individual the space and opportunity to perform at their best and be recognised for the immense value they bring. We empower everyone to have autonomy in their role and encourage them to use their voice in how we can make a positive impact as a firm and shape the future of real estate, the built environment and the impact on the communities we serve. Our collaborative and engaged teams provide excellent and dedicated client service. In our workplace, opinions are respected, everyone is invited to contribute to the success of our business and innovation, and new ideas are celebrated.
In 2021 we celebrated our 125th anniversary and set out Our Desired Future, cemented in three pillars: People Potential, Client Centricity and always Creating our Future, together. Learn more about what sets us apart here.
About The Role
- Preparing monthly and quarterly client reporting
- Producing management accounts in line with agreed deadlines and client KPIs
- Preparing client statements and supporting financial reports
- Producing variance analysis and providing clear explanations
- Raising rent and processing other ad hoc charges
- Managing database and lease administration amendments
- Supporting service charge budgeting, reviews and reconciliations
- Completing cash reconciliations, cashflow reporting and rental income distributions
- Monitoring cash balances, void liabilities and caps
- Supporting tax reporting and HMRC submissions, including CIS, VAT and NRL
- Liaising with third-party auditors
- Managing the administration of portfolio management fees
- Attending and presenting at client and site meetings
- Responding to client and tenant accounting queries
- Working closely with Credit Control, Purchase Ledger, Treasury, Surveyors, Facilities Management and on-site teams
- Previous experience as a Client Accountant or Senior Client Accountant
- Strong experience of client reporting in a range of formats
- Experience of producing management accounts
- A proven track record of delivering accurate work to a high standard and within set deadlines
- Confidence communicating directly with clients, tenants and senior stakeholders
- The ability to explain financial information clearly and present reporting at meetings
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload
- Good Microsoft Excel and Word skills
- The ability to learn new systems quickly
- Flexibility to travel to client and site meetings when required
Competitive salary
Please note: this is a Direct Search led by Knight Frank. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted nor will fees be paid for unsolicited CVs, even if provided by PSL agencies.
Skills Required
- Previous experience as a Client Accountant or Senior Client Accountant
- Strong experience preparing client reports in varied formats
- Experience producing management accounts
- Track record of delivering accurate work to a high standard within deadlines
- Confidence communicating directly with clients, tenants, and senior stakeholders
- Ability to clearly explain financial information and present reporting at meetings
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage a varied workload
- Good Microsoft Excel and Word skills
- Ability to learn new systems quickly
- Flexibility to travel to client and site meetings when required
- Experience in a property agency or commercial property environment
- Knowledge of Qube Horizon and Proactis
What We Do
At Knight Frank, we build long-term relationships, which allow us to provide personalised, clear and considered advice on all areas of property, in all key markets. We believe personal interaction is a crucial part of ensuring every client is matched to the property that suits their needs best – be it commercial or residential. Operating in locations where our clients need us to be, we provide a worldwide service that’s locally expert and globally connected. Inspired teams naturally provide excellent and dedicated client service. Therefore, we’ve created a workplace where opinions are respected, where everyone is invited to contribute to the success of our business and where they’re rewarded for excellence. The result is that our people are more motivated, ensuring your experience with us is the best that it can be. At Knight Frank, we value our vibrant online community and appreciate your active participation on our social channels. We strive to maintain a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for all users. Please adhere to the following guidelines to ensure a positive experience for everyone: - We encourage and welcome your comments and feedback, however, they should be shared in a constructive, respectful manner. - We reserve the right to reject or remove comments that are not in keeping with our policy and to block or ban users/followers who violate this policy. - Please treat each other with courtesy and respect. Hate speech, discrimination, or offensive content of any kind will not be tolerated. Our moderators reserve the right to remove any content and any user who violates these guidelines that are intended to maintain a welcoming and respectful community. Thank you for being a valued member of the Knight Frank community.
