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Senior Client Accountant

Isle of Man
Permanent
Our client is looking for a Senior Client Accountant to join their team.  
 
Role Profile:  
Supporting the Bookkeeping and Accounting Team, the Senior Accountant will be responsible for the preparation and review of financial statements for a portfolio of Trusts and Companies as well as ad hoc reporting and tax compliance where required.    
 
It would be beneficial to have experience with corporate UK accounting, UK tax and UK filings &/or good technical knowledge of trust and company accounts and be able to review work from client accountants.
    
Key Responsibilities:
  • Ensure client expectations and accounting deadlines are properly managed and financial statements are finalised in a timely manner.
  • Take ownership, prioritise workload and communicate effectively with their line manager and third parties.
  • Achieve personal targets as set out for their role (this will include targets for time recording and utilisation) and will act to ensure agreed business risk targets are met.
  • Support with the timely preparation of high-quality financial statements in accordance with relevant laws and generally accepted accounting practices in line with relevant policies and procedures.
  • Support peers, technical and ad hoc financial queries and special project work as required.
Key Skills & Experience:
  • The successful candidate will hold/ may be working towards a relevant professional qualification (such as ACCA or CA).
  • Other equivalent qualifications and work experience will be considered.
  • Have a good understanding of banking and accounting systems and will be able to demonstrate an ability to familiarise themselves with new systems effectively.
  • Prior experience in preparation and review of Trust and Company financial statements will be beneficial.
  • Working knowledge and understanding of relevant statutory requirements and UK GAAP.
  • Deliver results without compromising on quality and accuracy.
  • Flexible and professional when working under time driven pressures and will have good prioritisation and time management skills.
  • Strong team player, self-motivated and focussed on exceeding targets and goals.
  • Demonstrate excellent Values and furthermore have a high level of personal and interpersonal skills, building relationships with both clients and colleagues.
  • Have an excellent command of the English language with strong written and verbal communication skills.
Your specialist: Sally Fenton
Quote job ref: 14797

Hi, I'm Sally and this is one of the job roles I am looking after for this super business. If this job is of interest for you, please submit your CV and we will come back to you to arrange the next staging.