Senior Fund Accountant

We are working with our client, an award-winning provider of private wealth, fund and corporate administration services, who are looking to appoint a Senior Fund Accountant to join our client's team in Guernsey. This is a key permanent position where you will take ownership of a portfolio of fund and corporate structures, ensuring accurate accounting, regulatory compliance and an excellent client experience throughout the full life cycle.

• Fund & corporate accounts: Maintaining up-to-date and accurate accounting records for a range of fund and corporate entities.

• Bank reconciliations: Preparing detailed reconciliations and analysing cash payments and receipts across multiple clients.

• Accounting system set-up: Setting up entities, investors and data cards correctly to ensure clean, reliable financial information.

• Financial reporting (IFRS/UK GAAP): Preparing and proofing statutory financial statements and specialist investor reports within agreed deadlines.

• Audit leadership: Independently leading client audit processes and acting as a key point of contact for auditors.

• Client service & query management: Providing proactive query resolution to colleagues, clients, advisers and auditors, focused on quality client service.

• Regulatory & technical knowledge: Applying sound financial services knowledge, including current regulatory and legal requirements.

• Collaboration & flexibility: Working deadline-orientated, both independently and as part of our client's team, with strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Attention to detail and continuous improvement: Demonstrating accuracy in all outputs and a culture of excellence and ongoing enhancement of processes.

• Professional studies: Studying towards ACCA / ACA or an equivalent professional accounting qualification.

Please note applications can only be taken from candidates living in Guernsey who are in the possession of a Guernsey Resident Working Permit.