A leading, independent professional services firm specialising in offering high-end bespoke services to the private capital fund sector and trust and company services to a number of the worlds wealthiest families.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Ensure up to date and accurate book-keeping of all fund and corporate structures.
• Independently prepare straightforward sets of accounts and other financial reporting.
• Delivery of financial statements, specialised investor and other reporting (varying complexity) within client / regulatory timescales.
• Provide proactive query management and resolution for items raised by colleagues, clients, their advisors and auditors.
• Assist with establishing new structures and transitioning switch business in accordance with our streamlined approach.
• Provision of exceptional service levels and client experience for clients and related parties throughout the whole lifecycle.
• Assist with the maintenance and development of client and advisor relationships, demonstrating responsiveness, in depth knowledge of clients structures and market awareness.
• Act as a mentor to more junior staff under the supervision of senior staff.
• Co-ordinate all accounting matters for clients, including regular reporting and attendance to board meetings and shareholder meetings (where applicable).
• Process and co-ordinate routine fund accounting operations and accurate execution and recording of all related activities.
• Adherence to all company workflows, policies and procedures, accounting standards and regulations, providing challenge to these as appropriate to ensure efficiency of the business unit.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE &EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Understanding of the requirements of quality client service.
• Minimum 3 years experience and demonstrable experience of working in a funds environment at a similar level, and good knowledge of associated basic accounts preparation.
• Up to date and good knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP.
• Ability to demonstrate a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Deadline oriented; ability to work collaboratively and flexibly.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, together with attention to detail, are required to develop close working relationships with colleagues, clients and business contacts.
• Ability to deal with tasks independently.

PREFERRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Working towards or holding a professional qualification as a chartered accountant (ACA/ACCA)

Sorry no sponsorship available - must be resident in Jersey