Assistant Accountant (Jersey)

Langham Hall; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Job description

Assistant Accountant (Jersey)

Department: Accounting

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Jersey

Description

The individual will work in a team servicing the needs of a portfolio of clients. There will be a number of responsibilities as outlined below;

Key Responsibilities
• Maintenance of all electronic and paper files for allocated clients
• Preparation of bank reconciliations for all client accounts
• Bookkeeping on SUN systems for allocated Fund structures (RE & PE), companies and trusts.
• Preparation of monthly/quarterly management accounts for allocated clients
• Preparation of Investor capital accounts
• Preparation of adhoc Investor queries and confirmations
• Preparations of annual Financial Statements (UK GAAP/IFRS, audited & unaudited)
• Supporting senior staff throughout the audit process
• Assisting with team projects including updates to processes and record keeping procedures
• Preparation of VAT returns

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Person Specification
• Excellent prioritisation, organisational, and interpersonal skills
• A strong 'Can Do' attitude
• The ability to work as part of a team to achieve agreed deliverables
• The ability to manage multiple tasks with excellent time management skills
• Produce accurate work under the pressure of tight deadlines and lead by example
• Have an approachable and dedicated demeanour
• Be self-motivating, adaptable and flexible in approach to work

Qualifications
• Educated to at least 'A' level standard or equivalent (grades A-C), and GCSE Mathematics and English (Grades A-C / 9-4), and a willingness to study towards a relevant professional qualification.

Skills and Experience
• Previous bookkeeping and accounting knowledge/qualifications desired but not essential
• Wishes to start studying toward ACCA
• Relevant practical work experience would be an advantage
• Ability to present information and respond to questions from managers and clients
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations
• Intermediate / advanced excel and word skills required
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Numeracy and good written skills

Benefits

Langham Hall invests in people and developing them professionally. We are extremely proud of our leadership-focused culture which fosters a dedicated, approachable and collaborative way of working. We offer the opportunity to progress your career and study professional qualifications.