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

Senior Client Accountant, Private Clients (12 month fixed term contract)Location: JerseyDepartment: Shared Client ServicesVacancy Type: Fixed Term Contract for 12 months, HybridHours: 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).