Client Accountant

Client Accountant soughtfor the regular and prompt preparation of high-quality financial statements for a portfolio of clients consisting of Trusts, Companies and Partnerships as part of the firm’s provision of fiduciary services. The Client Accountant can be part or fully qualified ACA, ACCA or similar and ideally have some experience of Viewpoint software. Strong communication skills will be required for client and third-party liaison.

What’s on offer to you? (All dependant on grade)

• Pension (5%/2% employer contributions)
• Medical insurance
• Death in Service Cover
• 22 – 26 + days annual leave
• Corporate gym memberships
• Employer Support Programme
• Annual eye tests
• Flexible working policy after probation

What You Will Be Doing

• Maintain accounting records in the client accounting database (Viewpoint)
• Ensure the provision of accurate and timely financial statements prepared in accordance with relevant accounting standards for specific companies and trusts for audit and submission direct to the client and regulatory authorities 
• Deal with resulting queries and accounting review points from third parties
• Preparation of tax returns and any other relevant regulatory returns that may be required
• Ensure accounting procedure queries can be answered by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulation
• Be fully conversant with a computerised accounting system and maintain a good knowledge of spreadsheet applications
• Ensure client expectations and accounting deadlines are properly managed
• Provide information to clients, Auditors and other third parties in a professional manner
• Advise and liaise with Company and Trust administration staff with regard to the accounting needs of clients
• Keep up to date with legislative changes (Tax Act, Companies Act, Insolvency Act) and Financial Reporting Standards (e.g. new UK GAAP and changes to IFRS’s)
• Recommend improvements to processes and procedures in areas of efficiency, control, and work quality

What You Will Need to Succeed in This Role

• A strong academic background, preferably to graduate level or equivalent combination of A-levels
• Qualified Accountant ACCA, ACA or similar 
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Similar experience in a client accounting focussed role
• Current knowledge of accounting standards (IFRS, UK GAAP) and concepts
• Able to make reasoned and objective decisions based on sound accounting knowledge
• Confident accounting software user
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office suite – Excel and Outlook essential
• Experience of Viewpoint would be an advantage
• Able to successfully form, build, develop and maintain positive and effective working relationships with people from a wide range of personal and professional backgrounds
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

Client Accountant | Gibraltar | ACA |ACCA | Excellent Salary | Trust | Funds | Viewpoint