Senior Accountant, Global Accounting

mourant•Guernsey, WY

15d

About The Position

We're looking for a Senior Client Accountant to join our growing Governance Services team in Guernsey. In this role, you'll work closely with the Global Client Accounting team on the provision of accounting services to a range of client entities. If you're looking to grow in your professional career and want to gain experience working on a variety of technical accounts across a wide portfolio of clients, we'd love to hear from you. About the role Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records in the client entity databases (including Viewpoint, Quickbooks and Yardi) Preparation and review of accurate and timely financial statements Preparation and review of monthly, quarterly and bi-annual reports Preparation and review of periodic reports, capital account statements and net asset valuations, as required Ensure you have a detailed understanding of the transactions and clients you're dealing with and liaise with your line manager on a regular basis Work with colleagues and team members to ensure client expectations and accounting deadlines are properly managed Collaborate with client administration and other colleagues providing explanations, advice and accounting support as and when required Ensure consistency of accounting service levels across all clients and deal swiftly with any queries Build trusted relationships with clients, auditors and third party service providers Show an awareness of the integration of Governance Services across jurisdictions and also with the law firm, operating in a unified, consistent and co-ordinated matter Be familiar with and act at all times in accordance with the firm's policies and procedures

Requirements

Part qualified ACCA/ACA, currently studying or qualified by relevant experience with good up to date technical accounting knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRA, including practical application
Excellent working knowledge of Excel, with on the job coaching also provided
High level of attention to detail and accuracy
A positive and flexible approach
An aptitude for data analysis and problem solving
Able to manage and prioritise tasks, time and people in order to meet deadlines
Good interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Professional, pro-active and service orientated approach
Discretion and demonstrates good judgement

Nice To Haves

Previous experience of accounting systems, particularly Viewpoint and Quickbooks would be an advantage

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records in the client entity databases (including Viewpoint, Quickbooks and Yardi)
Preparation and review of accurate and timely financial statements
Preparation and review of monthly, quarterly and bi-annual reports
Preparation and review of periodic reports, capital account statements and net asset valuations, as required
Ensure you have a detailed understanding of the transactions and clients you're dealing with and liaise with your line manager on a regular basis
Work with colleagues and team members to ensure client expectations and accounting deadlines are properly managed
Collaborate with client administration and other colleagues providing explanations, advice and accounting support as and when required
Ensure consistency of accounting service levels across all clients and deal swiftly with any queries
Build trusted relationships with clients, auditors and third party service providers
Show an awareness of the integration of Governance Services across jurisdictions and also with the law firm, operating in a unified, consistent and co-ordinated matter
Be familiar with and act at all times in accordance with the firm's policies and procedures