Client Accountant

Isle of Man
Permanent
Our client seeks a Client Accountant to join their team.
 
In this role, you'll manage a diverse portfolio of entities, preparing financial statements and providing expert accounting services. Working with complex multi-currency transactions and sophisticated structures, you'll play a vital role in delivering exceptional client service while developing your expertise in this dynamic sector.
 
Key Responsibilities:  
  • Manage the recording of financial information and preparation of financial statements for an allocated portfolio of entities.
  • Maintain accurate day-to-day client ledgers, ensuring all transactions align with source documentation for complex multi-currency transactions.
  • Keep up-to-date accounting records for client entities, paying attention to bank statements, agreements, invoices, and contracts.
  • Liaise with the Administration Team on accounting queries and provide technical assistance as required.
  • Prepare annual financial statements, solvency tests, asset statements, and other ad-hoc financial reporting.
  • Prepare tax returns including UK property holdings with HMRC, IOM tax returns, and other relevant jurisdictional filings.
  • Maintain awareness of changes to relevant financial, legal, and regulatory frameworks.
  • Meet internal deadlines while maintaining high attention to detail and accuracy across all client financial records.
  • Update accounts monitoring systems and maintain comprehensive documentation.
 
Key Skills and Experience:
  • A relevant qualification (e.g., ACCA) or minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar role.
  • Preferably fiduciary experience of accounting for company and trust structures.
  • Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Enquiring mind with ability to question, research, apply, and share learning.
  • High level of accuracy, initiative, and exceptional organisational skills.
  • Proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel to intermediate or higher level.
  • Ability to pick up and adapt to various bespoke IT/accounting systems and banking platforms.
  • Excellent organisational skills and ability to meet tight deadlines.
  • Ability to work under pressure and deal with complex issues proactively.  
Your specialist: Debbie Amankwa
Quote job ref: 16509

Hi, I'm Debbie and I look forward to receiving your submission for this fantastic opportunity with this business.

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