Senior Client Accounting Administrator
PermanentJob Overview
Who we are
Saffery Trust is a director-led firm of individually expert, collectively exceptional people. We help clients to optimise their personal and business wealth and to create lasting legacies. We have the freedom and agility to act in the moment, and the wisdom and experience to plan for the long-term.
Saffery Trust is a director-led firm of individually expert, collectively exceptional people. We help clients to optimise their personal and business wealth and to create lasting legacies. We have the freedom and agility to act in the moment, and the wisdom and experience to plan for the long-term.
Established in Guernsey in 1977, we are one of the largest independent private client firms in the island. As an accredited STEP Platinum Employer Partner, we offer great benefits, including:
- a competitive salary
- flexible working and dress for your day policies
- full financial support and study leave for professional development
- top-level health insurance for our people
- annual performance-based bonuses
- e-bikes free for staff use and opportunities to take part in green initiatives
- regular sports and social events as well as opportunities to support local charities
The role
We’re looking for a Senior Client Accounting Administrator who demonstrates our core values and wants to build a rewarding career. The role will be responsible for routine bookkeeping and preparation of client financial statements for a portfolio of trust and company clients.
The responsibilities
You’ll be working in a friendly and progressive environment as a member of the team to undertake a broad range of duties including:
- assisting in the preparation of trust and company financial statements in accordance with UK and international accounting standards
- working in accordance with all company policies, procedures, processes, best practice and compliance requirements
- assisting with the preparation and updating of the annual accounts preparation workplan
- assisting bookkeepers with client bookkeeping when required, such as providing cover during staff holidays
- assisting the Client Accounting Manager with the testing and implementation of change initiatives
- working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure first class delivery of professional and efficient service to clients
- maintaining communication with senior colleagues to ensure workloads are appropriately managed and deadlines met
- completing all documentation under the PlainSail timekeeping system
- assisting the administration teams with accounting related queries
- completing any other relevant duties as requested by your manager
You
- a sound understanding of tasks covering a range of activities using multiple methods, techniques and processes
- may have attained, or be working towards completion of, ACA or ACCA (or equivalent) along with meeting your CPD requirements
- effective communication skills and the ability to converse with a range of people, adapting style with ease to suit the audience and situation
- ability to identify and resolve non-complex issues, with support and direction
- ability to prioritise and complete tasks to achieve deadlines, with support and direction
- ability to work to specified standards and service levels and propose solutions to resolve straight forward daily problems
- evidence a positive and committed approach to teamwork and understand the importance of working together to provide excellent client service