Temporary Accountant (Internal Finance)

Saffery Trust • Allen, TX

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About The Position

Saffery Trust is a director-led firm of individually expert, collectively exceptional people. We help clients to optimise their personal and business wealth and to create lasting legacies. We have the freedom and agility to act in the moment, and the wisdom and experience to plan for the long-term.

Established in Guernsey in 1977, we are one of the largest independent private client firms in the island. As an accredited STEP Platinum Employer Partner, we offer great benefits, including:
a competitive salary
flexible working and dress for your day policies
e-bikes free for staff use and opportunities to take part in green initiatives
regular sports and social events as well as opportunities to support local charities

We’re looking for an enthusiastic accounting professional who demonstrates our core values to temporarily support our Internal Finance department. This contract position is anticipated to be a period of 4 to 4.5 months, ideally commencing mid-February 2026.

This is a varied role with a focus on assisting with internal financial reporting, as well as supporting the team with wider duties. The successful candidate will have experience completing the duties listed in the responsibilities section below, will be proficient in Microsoft applications and will preferably hold a relevant professional qualification.

Requirements

• sound technical knowledge and demonstrated technical ability within internal financial reporting
• proficient in Microsoft applications including Word and Excel. A familiarity with PlainSail is advantageous but not essential
• may have attained a relevant qualification, along with meeting your CPD requirements
• very good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to converse with a range of people along with the ability to develop effective internal and external relationships
• ability to produce and/or review documentation which may be of a moderately complex nature with high attention to detail and accuracy
• demonstrated ability to work to deadlines and project plans (some of which may involve mid-term planning) with moderate direction to ensure that objectives are achieved
• ability to consider the most appropriate solutions to a given situation and suggest the most relevant course of action, whilst considering the impact on the business and client service excellence

Nice To Haves

• A familiarity with PlainSail is advantageous but not essential

Responsibilities

• assisting with the preparation of monthly, quarterly and year end internal reporting and the consolidated annual financial statements
• assisting with debt collection, cash flow management and analysis of spending
• supporting the team by posting accruals and prepayments
• preparing basic UK GAAP consolidated financial statements and working papers for auditors
• assisting in any other relevant duties as requested

Benefits

• a competitive salary
• flexible working and dress for your day policies
• e-bikes free for staff use and opportunities to take part in green initiatives
• regular sports and social events as well as opportunities to support local charities

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees