Client Accountant – Fund Services

Role Overview: 

This position will be expected to provide support to the client accounting team. The candidate is expected to be proactive in their approach to ensure that they uphold the policies and procedures and reputation of the Company and the Client Accountant has the responsibility of ensuring all work undertaken complies with the client’s constitutional documentation and relevant regulatory requirements. The role holder will have exposure to a wide breadth of corporate structures, including but not limited to Fund and SPV accounting across a broad variety of industries, involvement in complex acquisitions, sales and refinancing transactions, in addition to routine Jersey Holding company and General Partner reporting. This role has plenty of opportunity for growth both personally and within the Company as they progress and increase their understanding of their clients and the industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform day to day bookkeeping activities, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and in a timely manner
• Prepare and self-review management accounts, statutory financial statements, capital statements and other ad hoc financial reports ensuring high-quality output with limited supervision
• Take responsibility for assigned client deliverables, coordinating with internal teams to ensure deadlines are met and reporting requirements are fulfilled
• Manage routine client deliverables
• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentations

Required Skills & Experience: 

• Studying towards professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA or equivalent)
• Understanding of core accounting principles and financial reporting concepts; some exposure to UK GAAP, IFRS and/or US GAAP is beneficial
• Experience preparing management accounts and supporting the production of financial statements
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to producing high-quality work
• Developing analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret financial data and identify issues
• Clear and confident communication skills, with the ability to engage professionally with clients and colleagues
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
• Proficiency in Excel and willingness to develop advanced skills; experience with accounting systems or financial technologies (e.g., Investran, Q-Core) is helpful but not essential
• Reliable and organised, with an ability to manage tasks and meet deadlines