Senior Trust Accounting Administrator

Praxis Group•Guernsey, WY

About The Position

Responsible for maintaining the accounting records and assisting with the preparation of Trust and Company financial statements and management accounts.

Requirements

A’ Levels with accounting subjects and relevant bookkeeping/accounting experience
Experience in the preparation of financial statements
Knowledge of accounting standards
Training towards a recognised accounting qualification, CA, ACCA or ICAEW
Good working knowledge of Excel reporting
Good communication, organisational and problem-solving skills
Solid understanding of the preparation of financial statements
A positive ‘can do’ attitude
Innovative team player with the ability to work effectively under pressure
Ability to work to deadlines with moderate supervision
Commitment to diversity

Responsibilities

Maintaining the general ledger and preparing management accounts, including;
Posting of cash and journals in the nominal ledgers
Preparing loan interest calculations and reconciling bank and loan accounts
Reconciliation of bank and other ledger balances
Calculation and accrual of company expenses
Assist with the compilation of management accounts
Assist with the preparation of the annual financial statements;
Assist with the transfer of the trial balance information into the financial statements template
Preparation of trust and company accounts in accordance with applicable legislation as delegated by the Team Leader
Prepare the associated working papers and evidencing balances to the financial statements
Assisting with auditors’ queries
Undertake the annual review process of entities for which accounts have been prepared.
Liaison with other departments within the Group
Available to assist in other duties as and when requested