This position involves supporting the delivery of a high-volume and technically complex portfolio of recurring and ad hoc accounting obligations across multiple regulated structures. The role encompasses preparing annual accounts for both audited and unaudited entities, management reporting, tax compliance, and other financial deliverables, all while ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and a high standard of client service. This role requires a proactive individual who can contribute senior technical expertise during peak delivery periods and assist the wider team in managing an evolving workload. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to handle competing deadlines effectively and coordinate deliverables with both clients and internal stakeholders. This role offers the opportunity to develop and maintain technical knowledge through relevant training and professional development, contributing to overall team success.
Job Duties:
- Prepare accurate annual financial statements for complex structures in accordance with IFRS and FRS 102, ensuring delivery within agreed deadlines.
- Coordinate the completion, review, and timely sign-off of annual accounts by directors.
- Oversee and complete bookkeeping activities across all assigned entities, ensuring financial records remain accurate and up to date.
- Maintain general ledgers, including monthly bookkeeping and annual transaction processing, to support distributions, cash flow monitoring, and reporting requirements.
- Prepare and review monthly management accounts for a range of entities within agreed timeframes.
- Produce large and complex consolidations on a quarterly and annual basis to support bank facility reporting and FATCA obligations.
- Prepare capital account statements and perform associated calculations for limited partners on a quarterly basis.
- Calculate distributions on an ad hoc basis, often within tight and time-critical deadlines.
- Manage competing deadlines effectively and coordinate deliverables with clients and internal stakeholders.
- Work closely with auditors, clients, and internal and external teams, including attending calls and providing audit information in a timely manner.
- Provide guidance and coaching to junior team members while contributing to the success of the wider team.
- Respond to client queries by email and telephone in a professional and timely manner, maintaining a high standard of service.
- Coordinate, prepare, and submit Jersey tax returns each year in advance of statutory deadlines.
- Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge through relevant training and professional development.
- Update and monitor annual task schedules, ensuring internal systems remain accurate and current for management reporting purposes.
- Prepare bi-annual and annual fund statistics reporting, ensuring a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Job Requirements:
- Understanding of trust, company, and fund structures, along with the associated accounting principles.
- Capability to work independently, accurately, and effectively under pressure.
- Strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build solid working relationships with colleagues, clients, and other stakeholders.
- IT literacy, analytical ability, and problem-solving skills.
- Qualified or working towards a recognised qualification such as ACCA or ACA.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Familiarity with Viewpoint would be advantageous but is not essential.
- Understanding of AML legislation as it relates to the role.
- Knowledge of company policies and procedures relevant to responsibilities.
What You’ll Love:
This role offers the chance to play a key part in maintaining and enhancing the jurisdiction’s reputation. The organisation fosters a collaborative environment with opportunities to develop skills in regulatory oversight, policy creation, and risk-based supervision. There is a clear emphasis on professional growth, with ample opportunities for training and career development.
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