Client Accountant

The Client Accountant is responsible for the day-to-day bookkeeping, accounting, and financial reporting for a portfolio of Guernsey-based Private Wealth and Corporate structures. The Client Accountant will prepare accounting records, reconciliations, valuations, and financial statements, ensuring all work is completed in accordance with established procedures, accounting standards, and service delivery expectations. Your duties will include Maintain accurate accounting records for a portfolio of Private Wealth and Corporate structures, processing financial transactions accurately and in a timely mannerPerform bank, investment, loan, and balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies and outstanding itemsPrepare valuations, financial reports and other accounting deliverables for reviewAssist with the preparation of annual financial statements and supporting schedulesPrepare working papers and documentation to support all accounting deliverablesRespond to routine accounting queries and liaise effectively with reviewers to resolve queries and support service deliveryEnsure all deliverables are completed within agreed deadlines and service standardsEscalate issues, risks, or delays to the Assistant Manager or Client Accounting Manager as appropriateEnsure all work is accurate, complete, appropriately supported and prepared for review in accordance with accounting standards, internal policies, and regulatory requirementsFollow established control procedures and maintain appropriate audit trailsSupport internal and external audit requests in a timely and effective mannerWork collaboratively with colleagues to achieve team objectives and service levels, sharing knowledge and supporting less experienced team members where appropriateIdentify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, and service deliveryParticipate in training and professional development activities to enhance technical knowledge and skillsAbout you. Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related disciplineProfessional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CPA, CA or equivalent) or actively studying towards qualificationExperience in bookkeeping, accounts preparation, and financial reportingStrong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and accounting principlesExperience in preparing reconciliations, working papers and supporting schedulesGood analytical and problem-solving skillsStrong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlinesProficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systemsHigh level of accuracy and attention to detailStrong written and verbal communication skills .