Senior Client Accountant, Private Clients

Title: Senior Client Accountant, Private Clients (Fixed Term Contract for 12 months)

Job Description:

Senior Client Accountant, Private Clients (12 month fixed term contract)

Location: Jersey

Department: Shared Client Services

Vacancy Type: Fixed Term Contract for 12 months, Hybrid

Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week

About the role:

We're looking for a Senior Client Accountant to join our Shared Client Services team in Jersey. This role involves preparing and reviewing financial statements for a diverse portfolio of trusts, companies, partnerships, pension plans, and employee benefit structures across Private Wealth, Corporate Services, and Executive Compensation Services. You'll work closely with our India-based team and experienced Jersey colleagues to ensure high-quality delivery of statutory and regulatory accounting services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accounts Preparation: Prepare annual accounts under recognised GAAPs and review accounts prepared by colleagues.

• Documentation: Compile supporting workpapers and checklists with relevant source material.

• Bookkeeping Support: Collaborate with administration teams to align bookkeeping with accounting needs.

• Monitoring: Maintain tracking spreadsheets to monitor deadlines and deliverables.

• Reporting: Assist with internal reports for senior management and compliance.

• Time Recording: Accurately log time spent on client matters for billing purposes.

• Integrity: Maintain client documentation to a high standard.

• Collaboration: Communicate openly with fee earners and team members.

Your Profile:

• Experience in Private Wealth, Corporate Services, or Executive Compensation accounting.

• ACA/ACCA or equivalent qualification preferred.

• Strong technical knowledge, including IFRS/UK GAAP.

• Able to work independently and take initiative.

• Committed to delivering high standards.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).